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BRIDGING THE GAP

How a much-loved London house has been reinvented to
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THE ONLY WAY IS UP
A vertical extension and glamorous rooftop garden have
resolved the space issue in this 1920s Hollywood cottage.
BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
Town meets country in a Hampshire renovation, which offers
the comforts of urban living in an idyllic rural setting.
BEAUTY REAWAKENED
Splashes of vibrant colour and pattern have reinvigorated
an 1850s farmhouse in upstate New York.
A BREATH OF FRESH AIR
With its tranquil waterside location and laid-back decor,
this cabin in British Columbia makes the perfect retreat.

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SHAPED TO FIT
Tucked away in Californias Mill Valley, this sculptural
space has been thoughtfully designed to hold its own
within the breathtaking landscape that surrounds it.
SWEET AS EDEN
Strong linear forms softened by woodland planting
offer a restful yet contemporary sanctuary in this
inner city garden on Londons South Bank.
DAHLIAS
A favourite among the Victorians for their bold
forms and striking colours, these perennials are ideal
for introducing vitality and texture to the garden.
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SPICY TONES
Furniture and accessories in warming cinnamon shades.
WALL PANELLING
Styles for all schemes, from pierced patterns to solid oak.
POTS & PLANTERS
Contemporary designs and shapes to update your garden.
MEASURING CUPS & SPOONS
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IN THE RAW
Earthy sun-baked colours with a Moroccan heritage.
DECORATING WITH MAPS
Adding character to your home with globes and charts.
THREE LOOKS USING DAMASK
Contemporary schemes using this traditional design.

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DECORATING AND DESIGN NEWS

The latest collections, names and events in the design world.
DESIGN SOLUTIONS: OUTDOOR ROOMS
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Events, food, art, shopping, gardening and travel suggestions.
ON OUR BOOKSHELF
Decorating tips from India Mahdavis interiors handbook.
HOW I CREATED A TEA PLANTATION
A fascinating visit to Cornwalls historic Tregothnan Estate.
ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO TILED FLOORING
Expert advice on choosing designs to suit your needs.
THE POWER OF PAINT
A versatile and inexpensive option for kitchen cabinetry.
KITCHEN NEWS
The latest looks to update your space.
DREAM BATHROOM
How Art Deco touches can bring added luxury.
HOUSE CLINIC
Your decorating queries answered by Celia Rufey.
FRUITFUL ENDEAVOUR
Alice Harts sweet and savoury dishes using stoned fruits.
WHERE TO BUY
Contact details for stockists in this issue.
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When I was a child my grandfather came to visit us nearly every fortnight for
the weekend, arriving just before lunch on a Saturday and leaving late on
Sunday afternoon. He used to spend most of his time gardening alongside my
father, encouraging vegetables to grow and fussing over a bed of dahlias. As
children we were all expected to help out. Each of us had a plot to keep free of
weeds, while in the summer holidays we became the fruit picking gang when
the currants and raspberries were ready. Most of the time I enjoyed pottering
about, but I was never convinced by the dahlias. To me, they seemed to be
particularly demanding, always needing extra support while they were growing, then requiring their
tubers to be lifted for the winter. To top it off, I particularly disliked the fact they always seemed to
harbour hundreds of little black bugs in their petals, which crawled out when I picked them. As you can
tell, I never really appreciated the true beauty of dahlias, but our glorious feature on page 140 showing
their jewel colours and striking forms has now converted me to the charm of these Victorian favourites.
On the Saturdays we had my grandfather to stay, we would always have a proper high tea. I remember
the laden table and the inevitable complaints if it coincided with Doctor Who, but it was mums choice of
tablecloth that always caught my eye. The ones she used for tea were informal, usually ablaze with bright
colour and pattern, while Sunday lunch called for the damask. I didnt know what damask meant, I just
knew it was the name of these special, subtly patterned self-coloured cloths. If I was bored with grown-up
chatter I would sit and trace the swirls with my fingers. It clearly made more of an impression on me than
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soon as I saw the cloths and I had to bring some of them home. Reminiscence aside, damask still carries a
certain exotic charm and the pattern now appears on more than just tablecloths. To discover just how you
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sophisticated modern living room to a midnight-blue dining room.

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Toast. Moroccan souk basket (leather handles), 20; Moroccan
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Accessories and furniture with an oriental twist
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Voyage en Chine in Indigo,
cotton, 136cm wide, 75m,
Manuel Canovas at Colefax
and Fowler, 020 8877 6400,
manuelcanovas.com.
2. With the feel of origami.
IN-EI Fukurou suspension
lamp, H195xdiam62cm, 351.96,
Issey Miyake for Artemide at
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3. A statement piece.
Supanova cabinet, H210x
W143.2xD51.8cm, 14,250,
Amy Somerville, 020 7586 2211,
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4. An old favourite updated.
Willow bone china, side
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Brendon, 07791 863030,
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5. Full of handmade charm.
Chinese tree pot, H50cm,
795, Janette Crouch at
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designersguild.com.
6. Gold-painted black glass.
Migration cabinet, H98x
W224xD48.26cm, 5,085,
John-Richard at Interio,
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Fish Scales rug, 775sq m,
Deirdre Dyson, 020 7384 4464,
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8. A whimsical scene.
Willow on Linen cushion,
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9. Adds a colourful flourish.
Ceramic stool, H45xdiam32cm,
350, Orchid, 020 7384 2443,
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lampshade in Blue,
Black, Pink and Orange,
H25xdiam30cm, 75,
Laura Slater, 07929 599215,
lauraslater.co.uk.
2. A bold geometric motif.
Brick jacquard pillowcase,
30; duvet cover (not
shown), 90; both Living
by Christiane Lemieux at
House of Fraser, 0845 602
1073, houseoffraser.co.uk.
3. Modern ceramic style.
Waterline II pedestal table
in Canon de Fusil,
H48xdiam37cm, 420,
Roche Bobois, 020 7431 1411,
roche-bobois.com.
4. Bring autumn indoors.
Celebrity, Fashion for
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5. Striking optical effect.
Lahariya cushion,
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0844 557 5200, toast.co.uk.
6. Elegantly curved.
Fig clip candle holder,
H42xW33cm, 26,
Discipline at Aram,
020 7557 7557, aram.co.uk.
7. Inspired by exuberant
Cuban flooring.
Leather Molly tiles in
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840sq m, Neisha Crosland,
neishacrosland.com.
8. Tailored deep buttoning.
Lymechurch double bed in
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With longer nights starting
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Bert Franks distinctive Riddle
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and comes in a choice of
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finishes. Prices from 210 for a
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Shop talk Based in an former newspaper building in Hastings, Dyke & Dean
offers an eclectic mix of restored industrial pieces as well as a range of own-brand products.
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ART OF DESIGN

Fans of burgeoning talent Fi Douglas (also former

winner of our Fabric Awards), will be delighted to hear
that she has launched a debut collection of bedlinen
which includes Abstract, shown here, based on the
bold floral watercolours she paints in her Glasgow
studio. Prices start at 18 for a pillowcase.
Contact 0141 221 0724, bluebellgray.com.

N3 WICKER
PENDANT,
H57xdiam30cm, 195,
Designers Guild, 020 7351
5775, designersguild.com.

INDIGO IS A KEY COLOUR THIS SEASON, PROVIDING

A SOPHISTICATED LOOK WHEN COMBINED WITH BLACK
OR A MORE OPULENT FEEL MIXED WITH ECRU.
POLLY DICKENS, CREATIVE DIRECTOR, HABITAT, 0844 499 4686, HABITAT.CO.UK

STORAGE SUITCASE,
hand-woven water
hyacinth, H20xW58x
D42cm, 95, Toast,
0844 557 0460, toast.co.uk

Midwest style
This seasons trend for fabrics with a Navajo feel
continues into soft furnishings
 Marianne Diemer at home

textile label Rouge du Rhin

has created a range of printed
cushions in natural linen and
flax with a modern graphic
feel. Starting at 50, they are
available at Folklore, 020
7354 9333, shopfolklore.com.

FLOOR PLANS

1950s ARMCHAIR,
organic rattan, H71.50x
W50xD46cm, 235,
Mar Mar Co, 020 7729 1494,
marmarco.com.

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The Plantation Rug Company

has launched nine sumptuous
new wool designs. Styles draw
inspiration from exotic landscapes
and cultures and include Serengeti
(above) in three colourways.
Prices from 40 for a rug measuring
60x110cm. Contact 0800 012 1511,
plantationrug.co.uk.

 The new Western range of

homewares by Suki Cheema,

020 3560 6299, sukicheema.
com, features a tonal palette
of tans and pastels with
vibrant hits of fuchsia and
orange for a contemporary
look. Cushions from 105.

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HISTORY LESSON
This season, paint companies have taken inspiration from
design trends of the past to create appealing palettes

| ON E TO WATC H |

KIT MILES
Textile designer Kit Miles
caught our eye at
Clerkenwell Design Week.
His directional work with
fabric and wallpaper creates
surprising and interesting
contrasts, with references drawn from
diverse subjects, such as the Baroque
movement and the natural world. We
particularly like Diagonal Gradient (above),
195m, which has a futuristic edge, and
Emperor Damask (below), 150 a roll.
Having honed his talent for surface
design at the Royal College of Art, Kit is
now extending his impressive aptitude for
synthesising bold colour, imagery and scale
with projects focusing on surface design for
furniture and three-dimensional surfaces.
Intriguing and imaginative, we think this
ground-breaking work will be on the
radar for many years to come. Contact
Kit Miles, 07875 715194, kitmiles.co.uk.

1. Designed to add elegance

to any room, Heritage by
Dulux Trade is a new range
of carefully crafted period
shades. Featuring five
complementary palettes, it
takes its cue from traditional
pigments and paint
techniques typical of different
eras in British history. To
find out more and request
a colour card, visit heritage.
trade-decorating.co.uk,
or ask your decorator or
interior designer.

2. To celebrate its 30th

birthday, Fired Earth has
looked to its extensive paint
library and created Archive
Colours. The new range
comprises six pigment-rich
shades, made using a hightech formula for the best
quality and performance.
Shown here is Mad King
George (green) and
Eton Mess (pink), both
Super Emulsion, 39.50 for
2.5 litres. Contact 0845 366
0400, firedearth.com.

3. Harking back to harvest

celebrations, Crown,
crownpaint.co.uk, has
launched Abundance,
inspired by the rich and
subtle hues of nature.
Strong colours are
combined with deep tones
and brights, reflecting the
mellow fruitfulness of
autumn. From top, Fashion
for Walls in Genuine and
Bespoke; both 23.99 for 2.5
litres; Solo in Expectation,
25.99 for 2.5 litres.

Red hot

New to Multiyork is the chic Hilton collection,

a fixed cover upholstery range with discreet
button detailing. We love the large sofa in
MYK in Trinidad Cherry, 999.
Contact 0845 303 7134, multiyork.co.uk. 

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Helen Green Design has collaborated with Fromental to create a collection of

beautiful hand-painted silk wallpapers. The designs are based on pieces from
Fromentals latest furniture range, including Juno Weave, shown here, which
features gilt metal legs and pale wood finishes. Prices start at around 95sq m.
In memory of Helen Green, the companys founder who died last year, a
foundation has been established with the Inchbald School of Design where she
studied. The aim is to nurture individuals with a passion for design and support
their career development. Contact 020 7352 3344, helengreendesign.com.

CRUCIAL TRADINGS NEW RUG BORDER

COLOURS, FROM 16.40M, ARE PERFECT FOR
ADDING A BOLD FINISHING TOUCH.
CRUCIAL TRADING, 01562 743747, CRUCIAL-TRADING.COM

60th anniversary
Laura Ashley prints
Fancy a trip down memory lane? To celebrate Laura Ashleys 60th
birthday, the companys design team has handpicked five iconic prints
from the archive, recreating them in new colourways. Among them is
Mr Jones, originally inspired by a mid-19th-century design by Victorian
architect and designer Owen Jones. It has been relaunched as a wallpaper
in the original colour, Cranberry (above left) and four other shades.
Another is Pelham (above right), one the earliest prints created by Laura
Ashley at her kitchen table in 1954. It was made into a headscarf, which
now has pride of place in the companys archive. Named after the first
shop, in Pelham Street, the pattern is available as a wallpaper, 30 a
roll and fabric, 25m. A collection of candles and bone china mugs
complements the range. Contact 0871 983 5999, lauraashley.com.
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| DES I GN EY E |

WASTE
MATTERS
H&Gs design correspondent Barbara
Chandler reects on the innovative materials
being developed by Britains young designers
Boundaries are being tested by
young designers as they invent
materials and processes for their
latest products. East Londons
Freyja Sewell, freyjasewell.co.uk, for
example, has come up with a new
material called starch bound wool (SBW). One
of four designers in residence sponsored by the
Design Museum, designmuseum.org, last year,
Freyja responded to a thrift brief by developing
a new way to process the abundant wool waste
produced in carpet making.
TRIED AND TESTED
Wool is a marvellous material, says Freyja. It is
local, renewable, durable, biodegradable, flameretardant and insulating, and its waste is relatively
cheap. First experiments involved wet felting, with
friction applied to wool fibres soaked in hot water.
Next, taking an idea from the paper industry, Freyja
mixed the wool with potato starch. She then popped
some of the product in a sandwich toaster and was
rewarded with a rigid lightweight material. More
trials on a larger scale showed that it could be
moulded and cut, and used for small tables as well
as other furnishings. Meanwhile, Oscar Wanless
and Attua Aparicio, founders of Silo Studio,
silostudio.net, have invented fabric moulds, a new
way to shape expanded polystyrene beads (used for
packaging and insulation) into lightweight furniture,
lights and jewellery. The beads will expand and bind
together into a strong rigid material at a relatively
low temperature of 100C, says Oscar. So we hit
on the idea of making fabric moulds, which can
be steamed when filled with polystyrene beads.
This is a hands-on, low-tech process advanced
craft with industrial materials. 

The textile-moulded
polystyrene NSEPS table
by Silo Studio, 4,000.

FEAT URE LU ISA FERDENZI

PERFECT PAIRING

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WALL PANELLING
From tongue-and-groove and fancy fretworks to stately
solid wood, we choose our favourites
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1. Linen fold panelling in solid oak with blasted silvered oak finish, around
1,250sq m, Hetherington Newman. 2. EASIpanel Tongue-and-Groove standard
panel, unprimed MDF, 91.5x51.6cm, 9.29, Homebase. 3. Walnut veneer modern
panel, unfinished, 200sq m, The Wall Panelling Experts. 4. Reclaimed 19th-century
oak and beech panelling in original paint, 89x500cm, around 400, The French
House. 5. Burnsall panel cast in resin from 17th-century oak originals, in standard
Jacobean Oak finish, around 250sq m, Oakleaf. 6. Heritage 3C-AHH, primed
moisture-resistant MDF, 55.85sq m; shelf brackets, 4.92 each, top shelving and
skirting not supplied; all Finepanel. 7. Classical French 18th-century-style panel, oak
veneered panels with solid oak edgings and varnish finish, 900sq m, Clock House
Furniture. 8. Fretwork panel D394, primed, 161.84sq m, Jali.

9. 17th-century-style plain panel in solid oak, hand-planed, distressed and

hand-polished to clients requirements, 475sq m, Deacon & Sandys. 10. Crackle
Fretwork 60-777F, MDF, H244xW122xD1.2cm, 330 a panel, Wavywallpanels.com.
11. Edwardian tall panels, open-backed for mounting on to flat walls (shown here
filled), 120x60cm, moisture-resistant MDF, 17.50 a panel; framing strips, 2 each,
The English Panelling Company. 12. Flat recessed panel with mouldings in European
oak with a lightly distressed finish, from 300sq m, Symm. 13. Linen Fold panel in
solid oak and veneers with lacquer finish, from around 2,000sq m, Hallidays.
All MDF panels painted in Orange Aurora 21, Intelligent Eggshell, 48 for 2.5 litres,
Little Greene. Vintage tapered ladders, 175 each; Late 19th-century dining chair,
1,200 set of four; both The French House. WHERE TO BUY PAGE 155
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Add colour and style to your outside space with our pick
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1. Jean-Baptiste flower pot, H17xdiam17cm, 78;

Jean-Baptiste stool, H43.5xdiam32cm, 187; both
Ligne Roset. 2. Faceted black planter, fibreglass,
H46xdiam40cm, 80, Habitat. 3. Medium Cachepot,
white rattan and teak, H120xW40xD40cm, 790,
Go Modern. 4. T-Wall planter in Grape, terracotta,
H41xW36xD12cm, 169, The Chelsea Gardener. 5. Juno
pot, clay, H52xdiam37cm, 34.99, Homebase. 6. Orange

curved pot, glazed terracotta, H25xdiam25cm, 64, The

Chelsea Gardener. 7. Tall tower, fibreglass, H120xW40x
D40cm, 378.89, Bright Green. 8. Container bowl and
foot, polyethylene, H90xdiam71cm, 606, Marcel Wanders
at Moooi. 9. Round vase, fibreglass, H30.5xdiam20.5cm,
34.95, Clifton Nurseries. 10. Odalisk Nell planter, copper,
H30xW55xD70cm, 1,140, Bronzino. Plants, Clifton
Nurseries.  WHERE TO BUY PAGE 155

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These practical pieces will add a smart touch to the kitchen
STYLING LUISA FERDENZI | PHOTOGRAPH KATYA DE GRUNWALD

1. Lipped measuring cups, 7.60 set of three,

David Mellor. 2. Moby measuring cups, 28 set of four,
Anthropologie. 3. Tower measuring cups, 36 set of five,
Alessi. 4. Measuring spoons, 6 set of four, Labour and
Wait. 5. Loveramics Tripod measuring spoons, 14.75 set
of four, Divertimenti. 6. Measuring scoops, 5 set of three,

Garden Trading. 7. Measuring cups, 19.95 set of four, The

Hambledon. 8. Quirky measuring portion spoon, 9.99
set of two, John Lewis. 9. Measuring cups in Blue, 34 set
of four, Nigella Lawson at Unique and Unity. Cotton string,
10 for seven different coloured spools, RE. 
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THE BEST OF BRITISH DESIGN

FROM THE HEART OF SUFFOLK

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SOFT FURNISHINGS

FURNITURE

I RO N WO R K

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Integra White

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to work hard at making your life easier. Take our Integra White
design for instance. It catches your eye with its smooth and
unfussy handle-free appearance, and then pleasantly surprises
you with its hidden charms. These include extra deep drawers
and a pull out larder to give you heaps of storage space not to
mention a recycling bin with three different compartments that
slides out when you need it then slips back when you dont.
In every detail, a kitchen thats as practical as it is beautiful.
Bring your measurements in store for an instant quote.
To find your nearest store or to request a brochure today
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OUTDOOR ROOMS
Inspired ideas for blurring the boundaries between inside and out

LATERAL THINKING One way to ensure

an uninterrupted flow from house to garden
is to keep the floor levels flush, as seen in this
contemporary extension. A run of bi-folding
doors opens up the dining room to the garden,
while the floor tiles have been continued
outside for a seamless link between the spaces.

SUN SEEKERS The terrace of this barn

A SPLASH OF COLOUR As well as providing all-important shade, a pergola

can lend a sense of intimacy to an outdoor space. On this sunny brick patio, the
overhead structure of laid poles defines an inviting eating area in one corner, helping
to connect it with the house. Vibrant cushions add a decorative touch, as do vases
of cut flowers and cheery hanging baskets suspended from the roof.

conversion has been designed with echoes

of the Mediterranean in mind. Its structure
features a decorative wrought-iron support with
bamboo roofing, providing pleasant dappled
shade; there are even voile curtains to further
the feeling of a furnished room. Hardy
synthetic woven furniture is a good choice
for withstanding all weather conditions. 
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PRETTY IN PINK A triangular structure,

fashioned from branches and topped with
bamboo, helps temper the glare of the sun on
this white-painted roof terrace. The furnishings
are key to making this area feel like an extension
of the living space: bespoke seat pads and
cushions add comfort to the built-in bench area,
while the palette of pink and white ensures a
confident co-ordinated look.

EVENING GLOW A simple timber

construction, open on three sides, provides
shade for this outdoor dining area. The pergola
is built out from a solid wall that incorporates
a fireplace, a useful feature to add warmth on
cooler evenings, extending the enjoyment of
eating al fresco. The choice of furniture a
generous wood table and comfortable rattan
chairs encourages relaxed, leisurely dining.

LIGHTING UP TIME The addition of a wood-burning stove to this sheltered patio

provides a focal point for the seating area, which features bespoke white-painted
banquettes. Ambient lighting is crucial to a space that will be enjoyed after dark; in
this case, it is created by candles arranged either side of the fireplace and in simple wall
sconces. An alternative would have been to include specialist outdoor lighting in the
initial design for the patio.
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TRADITIONAL STYLE Made of timber

FEAT URE RACHEL LEEDHAM | PHOTOGRAPH S ANDREAS VON EINSIEDEL, INTERIOR ARCH IV E, IPC IMAGES, LIVING MEDIA, LOUPE, NARRATIVES

with a tiled roof, this pool house sits perfectly

within its mature landscaped setting, providing
swimmers with a place to enjoy refreshments as
well as shelter from the breeze. French Roche
Marron limestone is an elegant, hardwearing
choice for the paving around the pool, giving
the whole outlook a more classic feel.

CONTEMPORARY LIVING In keeping

with the ultra-modern style of the swimming
pool, this impressive stone and metal structure
provides a shady outdoor seating area, while the
solid stone wall offers protection from the wind.
The pared-back furniture, all in dazzling white,
chimes perfectly with the sleek, angular lines of
the minimal architecture.

SEA FOR MILES On this generous porch, the interplay of light and materials is
simple yet striking: a slatted timber roof casts graphic lines of shade on the deck and
walls, irresistibly drawing the eye towards the expansive ocean view beyond. The choice
of seating a pair of deep wooden benches teamed with wide stools, all finished with
generous cushions keeps the look relaxed.

ANCIENT AND MODERN For this

renovation in the south of France, the pool house
was designed to mirror the style of the main building
to ensure an uninterrupted flow between indoor
and outdoor spaces. While the architecture is rustic,
the symmetry of the fitted seating and furnishings
lends an elegant note. Particularly striking are the
oversized table lamps which, with the wall lights,
cast a gentle ambient glow. 
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| WEB WATCH |

Three websites that caught

our eye this month

Heads up

Libertys Outdoor Living department continues to attract our attention with

quirky new products, including these Flower me Happy plant pots by design
duo Kristine Meyer and Sabine Lavigne. Based in the former meat-packing
district of Copenhagen, the pair specialise in making decorative ceramics by
hand and have created six different characters for you to collect. Shown are
Lotta (left) and Esmeralda. The pots are available in small, H15xdiam9cm,
49.95, and large, H18xdiam14cm, 64.95. Contact 020 7734 1234, liberty.co.uk.

GRACE & GLORY

This relaunched online shop has been
beautifully designed with an even more
appealing range of products for the modern
period home. Among utilityware (above),
lighting and home accessories, youll also
find top-quality architectural hardware,
perfect if youre renovating a property
and need to replace original features.
Visit graceandgloryhome.co.uk.

YELLOW VELVET
PILLOW GALLERY
This French online cushions store has now
opened its doors to the UK. Founded by
textile designer Carole Dugelay, it stocks
over 350 cushions, with an emphasis on
quality fabrics and original design. From
modern graphics to vintage spots, youll find
an array of styles by a mix of established and
up-and-coming international designers.
Yellow Velvet has also launched its own
cushions and vintage accessories. Prices
from 20 to 800 for exclusive pieces.
Visit yellowvelvet.com.

MATRUSHKA
Interior designer Joanna Berrymans
London design consultancy Matrushka has
a new online boutique. A veritable treasure
trove of curious pieces and salvaged objects,
its also home to the companys new organic
candle range, cushions made from British
heritage linen and soft faux leather, artwork
and bespoke newsagent-style bookshelves
designed to display coffee table books.
Visit matrushka.co.uk/shop.

Strike a pose
John Reeves sculptural CAS bench is art and function in
one, with a form that can be made to work in both classic
and contemporary gardens. Created using recycled and
sand-cast aluminium and teak slats, it measures
H84xW110xD50cm and costs 499. You can buy it through
new online furniture company, Out & Out Original,
outandoutoriginal.com. 
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HELP US FIND BRITAINS

BEST KEPT FOOD SECRET
Nows the time to support your local
fine food supplier. If youve ever been
impressed by produce you have
sampled at a farmers market at home
or on holiday, but dont know how
to spread the word, then sign up
to British Fine Foods Best Kept
Food Secret campaign.
Run by husband-and-wife team
Pam and Andrew Harper (below), the
company sources artisan goods from
all over the British Isles and sells them
through its online shop. The aim of
the campaign is to help promote top
small producers around the country
by making their food available to
customers throughout the UK.
So, if youve enjoyed specialist
smoked salmon, quince jelly and
artisan cheeses or savoured a
perfect piece of pork, heres your
chance to let everyone know.
Simply log on to britishfinefoods.
com/secretproducers and write about
your favourite local supplier. Ten
producers will then be selected to
feature in the British Fine Foods
online shop, where their fare will be
available to buy.
Nominators will receive 5 off
their next purchase and, if your
favourite secret provider is chosen as
one of the top ten, you will receive a

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On the scent
Renowned for its wonderfully fragrant candles,
previously only available through retailers,
True Grace has now launched its own website
and opened its first store in Bath. A blend of
apothecary shop and luxurious salon displaying a
special selection of our favourite fine fragrances,
such as those by Histoires de Parfums, the shop
offers a chance to show off our products the way
we want to and get feedback from customers,
says owner Philippa Biles. True Graces most
recent offerings are Sandalwood, Natural Sage,
Garden Rose, Lily and Black Lily the latter two
providing a seamless transition of scents from day
to night. Weve also heard that a new product
range is expected this year, so watch this space.
Contact 01225 318754, truegrace.co.uk.

handsome 50 voucher to spend.

Once the winners have been
announced, profiles of the producers,
alongside tips and recipes based on
their goods are going to be compiled
into a book, which will be available to
buy from britishfinefoods.com.
So get cracking, voting starts
on 21 September and closes on
31 October.

FRESH
THINKING
For a wealth of brilliant
decorating ideas to dress
up your garden and
delicious recipes to
impress family and friends,
visit housetohome.co.uk/
homesandgardens.

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| FO C US O N |

MAKE IT BETTER
Friends of the Earth is teaming up with the London
Design Festival to wave the ag for ethical design
Make It Better is a
campaign that aims to
reduce the environmental
impact of producing
consumer goods. Here,
Friends of the Earths
Andrew Pendleton tells us more.

Why are you collaborating with

the London Design Festival?
We are keen to tell the stories behind
some of our favourite products, about
how theyre made and who they affect
along the way. While the focus is on
encouraging companies to
take responsibility for
what happens in their
supply chain, we also
want to raise awareness of the vital role
good design plays in
creating products that
dont harm people or
the environment.

What can people expect?

Were working with branding
agency Landor to produce activities
intended to show the impact that mobile
phone production can have on the
environment. Our recent investigation
found that mining tin a component in all
phones is endangering lives and
destroying tropical forests in Indonesia.
Better standards for mines are part of the
solution, but so is rethinking what
materials phones are made of, making
them easier to repair, and offering longerlasting contracts. Thats our challenge
to manufacturers and designers.

What impact does high

consumption have on the planet?
We are producing and consuming more
than ever before. Increasing competition
over access to our worlds limited natural
resources is already leading to violent
conflict and people going hungry in many
parts of the world. We need more efficient
methods of production that use our
resources more carefully.

How can furniture manufacturers

help your campaign?
They could produce quality
items that are designed to
last , offer customers
affordable long-term
payment plans to
help them invest and
make furniture more
repairable. They
could also use sustainable materials, take a
closer look at their
production systems and
consider adopting closed-loop
manufacturing, which efficiently reuses
old products.

DO THE CHARLESTON
The striking interior of Charleston house in East
Sussex is the perfect example of the decorative art of
the Bloomsbury group. The trust that runs Charleston
also provides a range of creative workshops and short
courses that will appeal to anyone who wants to
revisit a craft or try their hand at something new.
Inspirational and innovative subjects include
Landscape Drawing with iPads, Textile Taxidermy
and Painted Lamp-shades. Courses cost from 35 for
a half-day, including refreshments. To book,contact
01323 811626, charleston.org.uk.

What should people who buy

furniture consider?
We should all think about our impact on
the world, but it can be hard to know what
is the greenest option. Thats why our
Make It Better campaign is calling for
new rules to ensure companies reveal the
full impact of their production methods
on people and the environment.
To join the campaign, visit foe.co.uk/
makeitbetter.

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DESIGN JUNCTION, 100% DESIGN, AND MUCH
MORE, THE LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL WILL FILL
VENUES ACROSS THE CAPITAL FROM 14-22
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VISIT LONDONDESIGNFESTIVAL.COM.

FLAVOUR OF
THE MONTH
Theres more to
summer cordials than
lime and elderflower.
The ARom range of
syrups, 12.70 for 35cl,
includes unusual
flavours such as Rose,
Lavender and Peach
Melba, perfect for
warm weather
entertaining. For best
results, use with ice
and soda water
straight from the
fridge. Contact 01254
503780, jwpltd.co.uk. 

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ON OUR
BOOKSHELF
Just as fashion designer du jour Isabel Marant
dresses women with reference to global
influences while retaining a certain Gallic
insouciance, so India Mahdavi does the same
with interiors. The Paris-based architect-cumfurniture designers world view comes from a
nomadic childhood following her Iranian father and EgyptianScottish mother to 11 countries around the world, and has resulted
in an aesthetic that is exotic, bold and ber stylish.
Home Chic is a refreshingly down-to-earth guide designed
to equip the reader with the confidence to add decorative
personality. Even if you are not about to take all of Indias ideas
on board this is a lady who will mix a dramatic animal print
carpet with multicoloured walls without a second thought the
book brims with useful tips, from how to distract the eye from a
weak architectural point, such as a low ceiling, to smaller details,
such as adding luxurious fringed braid to a velvet chair.
Inspiring photographs from Indias projects around the
world, including Londons Claridges, are accompanied by the
designers golden style rules. Equally
exciting is the City Guide at the back
of the book, which provides favourite
international interiors addresses, as
well as an extensive section covering
Indias stomping ground, Paris.
If there is a project you have been
mulling over for a while, this will
empower you. And if just a little of
the confidence of the talented Ms
Mahdavi has rubbed off, the results
should be impressive indeed. 

Home Chic: Decorating with style by India Mahdavi with

Soline Delos, 19.95, Flammarion.
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WORDS RACHEL LEEDHAM

India Mahdavis stylish interiors

handbook imparts advice on creating
a home that fizzes with personality

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H&G | Lifestyle news

| GREAT ESCAPES |

CARMARTHENSHIRE,
WALES
Rolling hills,
sandy beaches
and picturesque
waterways make
this area well
worth your time
Blessed with natural beauty,
Carmarthenshire has long
been known as the garden
of Wales. There is a host of
outdoor activities to indulge in here,
from horse riding to mountain biking, but
none so tempting as the prospect of a
Catch and Cook break, courtesy of the
River Towys abundant sewin (sea trout)
and salmon. The season runs until late
October, so this is the perfect time
to hone your fishing skills. Novices
will benefit from the experience of
ghillie Jamie Harries, who can provide
equipment and guide fisherman
through a 4-6 hour session, from 96.
Contact 01494 524411, goldengrovefishing.
co.uk for further details.

WHILE YOURE THERE

Offering a wealth of historic venues and
cultural activities, there are plenty of
places to visit in the area. Famed for its
literary connections is the township
of Laugharne, where Dylan Thomas
famous boathouse and writing shed,
dylanthomasboathouse.com still stands,
and the remains of Laugharne Castle,
rebuilt in 1247, hugs the estuary of the
River Taf. The ancient Welsh capital of
Llandeilo features plenty of antiques
shops, art galleries and pastel-coloured
Georgian houses, while Carreg Cennen
Castle (above) has a spectacular
outlook and the National Botanic
Garden of Wales, gardenofwales.org.uk,
offers an inspiring collection of more
than 8,000 plant varieties.

BRIGHT IDEAS
Bored of neutrals? Put off by plains? Find out
about the latest patterns that have caught our
eye in our blog, passionforpattern.com, and
introduce a touch of lively colour into your
room schemes. Its a must-read for anyone
who appreciates good design.

WHERE TO STAY
RoFawr Farm, 01558 668505, selfcatering
westwales.co.uk, comprises a sympathetically
restored barn, cottage and dairy, as well as
an indoor swimming pool and all-weather
tennis court. Properties sleep from two to
four, from 318 per week during low season.
Historic Browns Hotel (left), 01994 427688,
browns-hotel.co.uk, once Dylan Thomas
watering hole, features an iconic bar and
14 rooms, each gently imbued with a 1950s
feel. Double rooms start at 85 per night,
including breakfast. Secluded gardens and
fine food are the main draw at The Cors,
01994 427219, thecors.co.uk, run by
convivial host, chef and gardener Nick
Priestland. A double room based on two
sharing, including breakfast, costs 80
per night. Open Thursday-Sunday.
Visit discovercarmarthenshire.com.

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THE GARDEN ROOM

Spotted at Clerkenwell Design Week modelling
touch-me, feel-me cork cladding, the Tetra Shed
garden office is one flat-pack system we definitely
want to get to grips with. The recyclable unit,
which does not require planning permission but
is tailored to be site specific, is eminently suitable
as a workspace, with overhead storage,
underfloor heating, double glazing, LED task
and ambient lighting, exterior shutters and a
choice of interior and exterior claddings. For
anyone who would rather not tangle with the
instructions, you can opt for the partially or fully
constructed version. Prices vary, but start at around
15,000. For details, visit tetra-shed.co.uk. 

H&G | Reader event

| E XC LUSI V E |

INTERIOR DESIGN DAY

Join Homes & Gardens and KLC School of Design to learn more about
creating successful schemes using colour, pattern and texture

ne of the most creative and cost effective ways to

transform our home is with the use of colour. It can
change the mood of a room instantly but, with so
many different combinations to choose from,
a little know-how really helps. Add to this the clever use of
pattern and texture and you will discover the secrets behind
professional looking schemes. During this one-day course at
the KLC School of Design in Londons Chelsea Harbour,
which is suitable for beginners, expert tutors will show you
how to develop your interior design skills through a series of
informative lectures and workshops.

COURSE DETAILS*
9.30AM Coffee.
10AM Presentation

11.15AM Colour

showing effective use of

colour and pattern by
contemporary designers.
10.30AM An
introduction to the
psychology and theory
of colour. This will
include how colour can
manipulate the size of a
room, maximise light,
create mood and
atmosphere. It also covers
the decorative palette
and different types of
colour schemes.

11.45PM Introducing

workshop.
textural contrast. This
will include working
with different types of
pattern and scales and
developing a decorative
scheme.
12.30PM Lunch.
1.30PM Pattern and
texture workshop.
2.15PM Creating a
presentation board.
3.00PM Presentation
board workshop.
4PM Ends.

WHEN 4 October 2013.

WHERE KLC School of Design, 503 Design Centre East,

Chelsea Harbour, London SW10 0XF.

HOW MUCH Tickets cost 120 and include a moodboard

to take home, lunch and refreshments.

HOW TO BOOK To reserve your place, please contact

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the KLC credit card hotline on 020 7376 3377.

KLC SCHOOL OF DESIGN

KLC School of Design has undergone a review for educational oversight by
the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). The school offers
full-time, part-time, short and distance learning courses. For details of other
courses, contact KLC School of Design, 503 Design
Centre East, Chelsea Harbour, London SW10 0XF,
020 7376 3377, or visit klc.co.uk. 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. KLC will refund course fees paid (less an administration charge of 10 per
cent) for cancellations made four weeks or more prior to the course start date. We are unable to refund fees under any circumstances for any cancellations made
less than four weeks prior to the start of the course. Homes & Gardens and KLC reserve the right to change the format without notice and accept no liability if
events are varied, relocated, postponed or cancelled. *Structure of workshops are subject to change. Start and finish time and content will remain the same.

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| DIARY DATES |

Inspired by nature, here are our

must-see events for September

HOT METAL
Rusted metal has long been a favourite of artists, but this
year, it is the material of choice for the garden too, from
planters and lighting to border edging and fencing.
Artist Paul Robinsons latest pieces, including Causality
(above), for his ongoing Decadence collection are timely
extensions of the theme. Made to order, Paul has the
pattern (based on a wallpaper in his mothers house)
laser-cut into the rusted steel panels, which are then
framed ready for use inside or out. Prices start at 4,000
for a panel measuring 6ftx4ft. Contact 07749 525618,
nosnibor.co.uk.

ROARING SUCCESS
We love the delectable Bake Your Own 3D Safari
Animal cookie cutters from Folly, a great online
source of imaginative gifts. Simply prepare your
cookie dough and use the cutters to shape it, before
cooking and slotting the parts together to create
edible, free-standing animals. Choose from a
giraffe, lion, hippo and elephant, 7.50 a set.
Contact 01455 631984, follyhome.co.uk.

COOKING UP
A STORM
The award-winning
Ginger Pig, thegingerpig.
co.uk, which farms rare
breeds on the North York
Moors, has just released its
second volume into the
wild. Containing recipes for,
among other things, pies,
pats and preserves,
Farmhouse Cook Book by
Tim Wilson and Fran
Warde (25, Mitchell
Beazley) is all about hearty
home cooking and curing
everything you need for a
proper farmhouse feast.
Homes & Gardens readers
can buy this book for
17.50, including free p&p
in the UK only. To order, call
01903 828503 quoting,
Ginger/MB552. Offer
subject to availability.

READER OFFER
Learn how to be your own interior designer with the Design Your Own Home course
from KLC School Of Design and Homes & Gardens. The home-study course
normally costs 405 (with materials, project work and tuition) but is offered at
300 to H&G readers enrolling
before 31 August 2013. Call KLC
School of Design on 020 7376 3377,
quoting HG0813. E-mail info@klc.
co.uk or visit klc.co.uk.

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14 SEPTEMBER TO 12 OCTOBER
ANDREW DAVIDSON
Tinsmiths, Tinsmiths Alley, 8a High Street,
Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 1DS,
01531 632083, tinsmiths.co.uk.
A rare opportunity to see artist, printmaker and
designer Andrew Davidsons exquisite wood
engravings of landscapes and wildlife. The free
exhibition will show them alongside printed
fabrics and wallpapers (above) by textile
company Lewis & Wood, which worked with the
artist to scale, colour and compose fabrics based
on the original engravings. You will also see
examples of Andrews Great Park, Lamorna Cove
and Royal Oak designs used for upholstered
armchairs, full-length curtains and cushions.
UNTIL 5 OCTOBER
UNDER THE GREENWOOD:
PICTURING BRITISH TREES PAST
St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery, New
Street, Lymington, Hampshire SO41 9BH,
01590 676969, stbarbe-museum.org.uk.
This fascinating exhibition examines how
well-known artists from John Constable to
Paul Nash have been inspired by great British
trees. Looking at mythology and religious
symbolism, the longevity of trees and their
seasonal cycle, it explores how they have been
domesticated from the forbidding wildwood
to the town garden. Adults, 4.
26-29 SEPTEMBER
ANIMAL ART FAIR
Riverside Walking, London SE1 9LT,
animalartfair.com.
Visually arresting free art show featuring a huge
range of styles and mediums by 40 of the
greatest animal artists of the 21st century.
All works are for sale, with prices ranging
from 100 to 12,000.

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on two wheels, thanks to the first
sightseeing pass in Europe to include
a comprehensive bike network. With a
simple swipe of the Lyon City Card, visitors can pick
up a bike free for 60 minutes, before leaving it
at a convenient drop off station. Priced from 21 for 24
hours, the pass offers entry to the citys major cultural sights,
including all of its museums, plus day cruises on the Sane River
(below). Order online or reserve by phone. For further information,
contact 0033 47 277 6969, en.lyon-france.com.

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H&G | Behind the scenes

| H OW I C R E AT E D A |

TEA PLANTATION

Under the watchful eye of garden director Jonathon Jones, Cornwalls historic
Tregothnan estate produces fine teas and infusions of international repute
WORDS EMMA J PAGE | PHOTOGRAPHS ALUN CALLENDER

OPPOSITE PAGE Garden director

Jonathon Jones (left) and gardener

Jerry Pappin inspect the kitchen garden tea
bushes. CLOCKWISE, FROM ABOVE The
entrance to the kitchen garden; Tregothnans
best-selling black tea; harvested tips from
the Camellia sinensis bush; this view of the
plantation from the Tea Pagoda is framed
by rhododendrons and camellias; dried
loose-leaf teas; the Wardian case, a
miniature 19th-century travelling greenhouse,
replicated by the estate and sold online. 

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H&G | Behind the scenes

ome to the Boscawen family

since 1335, Tregothnan, near
Truro, has long been a working
estate. Its favourable microclimate has
nurtured camellias, rhododendrons and
magnolias for hundreds of years, but it
was little more than a decade ago that
Evelyn Boscawen and his garden director
Jonathon Jones were inspired to produce
tea from the Camellia sinensis plant,
usually better suited to the moderate
climate of northern India. The trial was a
success and today, the estate harvests
around ten tonnes of tea a year, selling 14
varieties to luxury hotels and retailers, as
well as to China and online.

Can you tell us a little about the history

of the Tregothnan estate?
Tregothnan, meaning House at the Head of
the Valley, sits on the banks of the River Fal.
The original house was destroyed in the Civil
War and rebuilt in 1652, with later additions
in the 1820s. The estate houses the largest
historic gardens in Cornwall, comprising
several rare collections of plants and trees. The
acidic soil, good rainfall and humid climate
each help to cultivate our tea valleys.

What inspired you to grow tea?

Tregothnan was the first place in Britain to
grow camellias outdoors 200 years ago. Seeing
how well they flourished led us to consider
growing tea. In fact, the idea was not new
Winston Churchill contemplated it to fuel
Britain through the war but, when he realised
that tea bushes take five years to establish, he
abandoned the project. The time was right for
us, however, so in 1999 the first pockets were
planted. We suffered a major setback when a
gale blew the plants into our deer park but, by
2005, a small batch of tea was ready to pluck.
We sold the first harvest to Fortnum & Mason.

Can you explain the production process?

The tea on our estate is made in five steps over
36 hours. We handpick the first flush at dawn,
with just the top two leaves and the bud taken
from every branch of the Camellia sinensis
bush. The leaves are laid on to bamboo or straw
mats in a warm, dry area to allow withering.
Rolling is the next stage. It is traditionally
performed by hand in a circular movement
between the palms; the more intense the rolling, the stronger the flavour. Oxidisation
involves spreading the rolled leaves on a flat
surface and keeping them at a controlled
temperature. As the natural liquids in the cells
interact, the colour changes from green to
brown. For green tea, we replace this stage with
steaming, to retain the natural colour. The final
stage is to dry the leaves to two per cent moisture. Once they have reduced to a darkened
crisp, crunchy state, they are ready for packaging.

What types of tea do you have?

We produce four pure teas: Classic, Afternoon,
Green and Earl Grey, which are blended
with other leaves for consistency of flavour.
Our single estate leaf, like a fine wine, varies
each year and is sold exclusively at Fortnum
& Mason. Tregothnans owners are direct
descendants of Earl Grey, so our regal blend is
the ultimate tribute to him. We also produce
herbal tisanes from our Manuka plant,
which has grown exclusively at Tregothnan
since the 1880s.

How big is your team?

We have a gardening team of six fulltime workers, plus volunteers and student
placements for harvesting.

How would you describe a typical day?

My time is often spent ensuring that the
business develops in the right direction,
whether that involves finding the right staff
or attending meetings at Number 10 to
promote export. Gardening and operating
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a successful business are similar, since both

are about growing things to their full potential.
Im planning a trip to China soon to combine
research of the tea bar market with a visit to the
great botanical gardens of Yunnan.

What have been the greatest challenges

involved with producing tea in the UK?
There are numerous similarities between
Tregothnan and Darjeeling, including climate,
acidic soil, good rainfall and a lack of frost. Our
camellias, rhododendrons and magnolias were
faring better in Cornwall than in their native
home, but the challenge is that only a very
limited area of Cornwall can prove equal to
Darjeeling. We have plenty of coastal locations
that match most criteria, but they cant provide
the quantity of tea. Also, planting crops too
close to the sea can give the tea a salty, bitter
taste. Operating in a limited area means that
our production costs will always be high.

Where do you sell the tea and how did

you go about marketing it?
We sell our tea at The Savoy, Fortnum &
Mason, The Royal Opera House, Fifteen in
Cornwall and online, as well as to other highend retailers. Marketing the tea has been
relatively easy because it is such an unusual
success story, but the packaging has been tricky
to get right. It has to reflect the quality of the
tea and its unique Britishness. It is often given
as a gift but is also purchased by those who
wish to reduce their carbon footprint, so a
delicate balance is necessary.

Why do you think tea drinking remains

so popular worldwide?
Tea is still the worlds number one beverage. It
tastes good, comes in more varieties than
coffee and has health benefits, too. Wed like to
see it reinvented as a contemporary drink, and
we are working on a vision for modern teabagfree tea houses, where people can meet up with
friends, in the same way that coffee houses have
seeped into the public consciousness.

How do you plan to expand the business?

We are currently experimenting with new
blends, such as Earl Grey and blue flowers, plus
a lighter citrus blend, and a chai tea using a
combination of Tregothnan ingredients,
including chillies, spicy pepper leaf and
fragrant herbs. Long term, we are considering
investing in tea bars across China, operating
with a very British touch, as well as the idea of
tea houses here in the UK. 
Contact Tregothnan, 01872 520000,
tregothnan.co.uk.

CLOCKWISE, FROM ABOVE Production

assistant Alwyn Keenor pours dried and
processed Tregothnan tea into the teabag
machine; freshly cut Manuka. The drying
process lasts three to four days; Jonathon in
the kitchen garden. On the left is the worlds
only surviving Wardian case, which was
discovered on the estate ten years ago;
rolls of tea labels, which are hand applied by
staff; Manuka leaves being sieved in the
process of creating loose-leaf tea; a
two-year-old Camellia sinensis bush.

IN THE RAW

Muted mineral shades and striking geometrics set against

earthy pink pay homage to a rich Moroccan heritage that
draws on European and Islamic influences
STYLING EMMA THOMAS | PHOTOGRAPHS EMMA LEE

H&G | The look

A harmonious mismatch of patchwork cushions

in a unifying colour palette will lend a note of comfort
and relaxation to outdoor seating.
FA B R I C S (From left) Hertford
Stripe L129, cotton, 134cm wide,
96m, Fermoie. Sahara in Fig
ED85167/580, linen mix, 133cm wide,
110m, Threads at GP&J Baker. Small
Ikat in Vieux Rose, linen, 132cm wide,
138m, Blithfield at Tissus dHlne.
Grassland in Currant (patterned
cushion at back), cotton mix, 141cm
wide, 94.20m, Robert Allen. Zig Zag
in Shrimp on Tint, linen mix, 122cm
wide, 196m, Alan Campbell at Tissus
dHlne. Monterey in Soft Sky
M278/06, linen, 139cm wide, 83m,
Mark Alexander. Wide Stripe in Sea
Green A04CRAA03, linen, 150cm
wide, 38m, Volga Linen. Rumba in
Lovat 7550/28, polyester/linen mix,
140cm wide, 39.50m, Romo. Sand
Stripe in Charcoal GWF2813/816,
linen, 137cm wide, 86m, Lee Jofa at
GP&J Baker. Cotton Club II in Jade
4624/13, cotton, 140cm wide, 48m,
Manuel Canovas at Colefax and
Fowler. Kampala 71201-2003, linen,
300cm wide, 179.25m, Brian Yates.
Plain Weave in Sea Green
A01AXAA03, linen, 150cm wide,
35m, Volga Linen. Sahara in Dove
Grey ED85167/910, linen mix, 133cm

wide, 110m, Threads at GP&J Baker.

Bisenzio in Ecru (stripe) F1870/03/C,
linen mix, 140cm wide, 39m, Designers
Guild. Apron in Rose, cotton mix,
140cm wide, 63.90m, Andrew Martin.
Brera Fino in Aqua F1791/15/C (blue
stripe), linen, 140cm wide, 59m; Panaro
in Celadon F1871/ 21/C, polyester mix,
140cm wide, 39m; both Designers
Guild. Barmillion L084 (patterned
cushion at back), cotton, 134cm wide,
96m, Fermoie. Linara in Peacock
2494/357, cotton mix, 140cm wide,
33.50m, Romo. Bamboo Lagoon
(patterned fabric), linen, 130cm wide,
180m, Prints Etc at Tissus dHlne.
Teal Request N036 (blue), linen,
134cm wide, 96m, Fermoie. Jarah in
Cream ED85084/120, linen mix,
137cm wide, 139m, Threads at GP&J
Baker. Stockholm Stitch in Cream/
Black LW182343, cotton mix, 140cm
wide, 69.60m, Lewis & Wood.
ACC E S SO R IE S Vintage berber
cover, 178x285cm, 390, Larusi.
Similar pendant light, Helg, H28x
diam38cm, 35, Ikea. Stripe on lamp
in Spearmint Green, 32.50 for 2.5
litres, matt emulsion, Little Greene. 

The muted shades and rustic feel of glazed

stoneware (above) add a welcome simplicity.
ACC ESSORIE S Clonmel mugs in Coffee Bean and Dusty
Mint, 19.50 each, Toast. Vintage teapot, Golborne Road
market. Stoneware black carafe, H31xdiam9cm, 28, Folklore.

Graphic patterns with a naive edge have

tribal undertones, which can be used to make
a statement as with this curtain (above right).
FA BR IC Curtain in Rick Rack in Chocolate, linen,
133cm wide, 130m, Christopher Farr.
ACCESSOR IE S Leather and teak folding stool,
H45xW50xD35cm, 149, Bloomingville. Antique brass
tension rod, 29, Jago Designs.

Knotted hemp holders (right) offer

a perfect home for trailing plants in pots
that have been painted to complement
their surroundings.
ACCESSOR IE S Macram hemp plant holders,
L136cm, 98 each, Plmo. Mandel plant pots, diam14cm,
2.50 each, Ikea. Pots painted in St John (off white) clay paint,
31 for 2.5 litres, Earthborn. Spearmint, Intelligent Emulsion,
32.50 for 2.5 litres, Little Greene.

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H&G | The look

Traditional Berber rugs with their diamond,

zigzag and patchwork designs, each offer their
own unique kaleidoscope of colours.
ACCES SO R IES (Back wall, from left) Geometric runner,
wool/halfa mix, 100x242cm, 229, Plmo. Atlas Berber rug,
186x131cm, 1,025, The Rug Company. (On floor) Cream Beni
Quarain rug, 350x185cm, 1,950, Beldi Rugs. Modern Vintage
Zig Zag runner, 190x87cm, 585, The Rug Company. (On rope)
Vintage kilim, 2,500, The Conran Shop. 

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H&G | The look

Bold geometric cushions

are a key look this season.
FU RNITU R E Cocktail low table,
H31xdiam45cm, 169, Plmo.
ACC ESSORIE S Cushions (from left),
Taquille Winter; Nuba; Safari Pleats in Green;
Blocks; all 45cm sq, 125 each; woven slippers,
30; all Suki Cheema at Designers Guild.

The charming homespun feel of patchwork has enduring appeal. Pairing

the latest vibrant minty sea greens, aquas and coral pinks with earthy reds,
chocolate and charcoal gives this old favourite a new lease of life.
FA B R I C S (Top row, from left) Sahara in Aqua 725,
linen/polyamide mix, 137cm wide, 139m, Threads at
GP&J Baker. Linara in Juniper 7550/354, cotton/linen
mix, 140cm wide, 33.50m, Romo. Khan in 03, linen,
140cm wide, 111.60m, Lizzo. Random in Sage,
M270/02, linen, 138cm wide, 81.50m, Mark Alexander.
(Second row, from left) Tickled Pink N006, linen,
134cm wide, 96m, Fermoie. Random in Verditure
M270/05, linen, 138cm wide, 81.50m, Mark Alexander.
Linara in Verdigris 2494/293; Linara in Raspberry
2494/31; both cotton/linen mix, 140cm wide, 33.50m;
Romo. (Third row, from left) Sahara in Teal 615, linen/
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polyamide mix, 137cm wide, 139m, GP&J Baker.

Rumba in Liquorice 7550/15, polyester/ linen mix,
140cm wide, 39.50m, Romo. Khan in 12, linen, 140cm
wide, 111.60m, Lizzo. Linara in Amaranth 2494/370,
cotton/linen mix, 140cm wide, 33.50m, Romo. (Bottom
row, from left) Teal Request N036, linen, 134cm wide,
96m, Fermoie. Allia in Teal F1795/25/C, cotton, 140cm
wide, 39m, Designers Guild. Sahara in Graphite
ED85167 970, linen/polyamide mix, 137cm wide, 139m,
Threads at GP&J Baker. Random in Etruscan Red
M270/06, linen, 138cm wide, 81.50m, Mark Alexander.
Khan in 14, linen, 140cm wide, 111.60m, Lizzo. 

H&G | The look

Traditional Moroccan
spoons take on a modern
look with colourfully
painted tips.
ACC E S SO RI E S Wooden
spoons, 1 each, Fez. Arak metal
saucer, 5.50, Tade. Spoons painted
in Green Verditer 92 (mint green),
Intelligent Emulsion, 32.50 for 2.5
litres, Little Greene. Mrs Booth (deep
turquoise), matt emulsion, 36.50 for
2.5 litres, Fired Earth. Fruit Salad
(orangey pink); The Lido (bright
aqua); Dark Cocoa (brown); White; all
claypaint, 31 for 2.5 litres, Earthborn.
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A dynamic contrast of vibrant colours

and the natural textures of linen and
cotton create a soothing haven.
FU R N ITU R E
Tabouret stool/side table,
H30xdiam30cm, 49, Tade.
FABRIC Curtains in
Padua in Pale Jade
F1987/04, linen, 140cm wide,
75m, Designers Guild.
ACC ESSOR IES
Crushed linen pillowcases,
50x75cm, 45 each; double
duvet cover, 200cm sq,
265; all in Sea Green, Volga
Linen. Aztec screen print
cushion (on left of bed) in
Green and Coral, 45cm sq,
70, Darkroom. Savine
cushion in Pale Jade, 45cm
sq, 45, Designers Guild.
Handira blanket (on left),

cotton/linen mix, 175x125cm,

158, Anthropologie.
Vintage mint green and
pink quilt, 160, The Cloth
Shop. Glass candlestick,
24; large wide glass
carafe, 28; both The
Conran Shop. Small
bulb vase, 15; tall green
glass recycled bottle,
50; both Designers
Guild. Boucherouite
rug, 197x130cm, 700,
Beldi Rugs. 
WHERE TO BUY PAGE 155

With thanks to Htel

Baoussala, Morocco,
00212 6 66 30 87 46,
hotel-baoussala-essaouira.
com, for their hospitality.

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DECORATING
WITH MAPS
Whether vintage, wall sized or illustrative,
a map can add interest and evoke happy
memories of favourite trips and destinations
STYLING MARISA DALY | PHOTOGRAPHS CAROLYN BARBER

Grouped together, globes of various sizes and colours make a striking focal point
Black globe, H35xdiam25.5cm, 50, John Lewis. Vintage blue
globe with wooden base, 55, The Peanut Vendor. Bradley
desktop globe (behind vintage blue globe), H38xdiam30cm,
72.50; Explorer desktop globe, H40xdiam30cm, 59.95; both
Just Globes. Winston Antique globe, H35xdiam23cm, 75;
Metal map ampersand, H97xW79xD6.5cm, 245; both

Graham and Green. Descartes sofa in Ash Soft Wool,

H92xL226xD85cm, 1,595, Sofa.com. Vintage Map Birds Egg
Collection framed picture, 40cm sq, 630, Bombus. Vintage
map, 15, The Great English Outdoors. Wooden coffee table with
wheels, H33xL120xW56cm, 290, French Connection. Similar
carpet, Fine Seagrass Original Natural, 23sq m, Crucial Trading.

H&G | Finishing touches

2
3

1. A paperweight personalised with a

meaningful map location is a thoughtful
touch for keeping papers in order.
Map personalised location paperweight, diam7cm, 29.50, Ellie Ellie.
Feather pen, 4.95, The Conran Shop. Vintage map stickers, 10.50 for
100, Willow & Stone. Vintage maps, 15 each, The Great English Outdoors.
Porcelain keys, 20 each, Shan Annabelle Valla. Wooden coffee table
with wheels, H33xL120xW56cm, 290, French Connection.

2. For a practical and whimsical alternative

to the traditional tablecloth, try a map-print
oilcloth that has been neatly pinned in place.
World map oilcloth, W130cm, cotton/polyester mix, 18m, John Lewis.
Milner grey wooden dining table, H73xL150xW80cm, 450, Habitat.
Rattan side chairs, H82xW35xD40cm, 245 each; rattan carver chair,
H86xW40xD45cm, 275; all William Yeoward. Vauban vase, H38cm, 220,
Astier de Villatte at Designers Guild. Floral marble bowl, diam14.5cm,
38.50; clear glass carafe, H23cm, 30; both Ben Pentreath. Similar glasses,
Moroccan tea glasses in White, 17 set of six, Moroccan Decor. Old French
school map of Political Africa, 110cm sq, 100, The French House. Similar
carpet, Fine Seagrass Original Natural, 23sq m, Crucial Trading.

3. Hanging framed sections of a single

map creates one striking artwork.
Thames map pictures, 70x90cm, 1,794 set of six, Trowbridge Gallery.
Descartes sofa in Ash Soft Wool, H92xL226xD85cm, 1,595, Sofa.com.
Parisienne cushion (left), 39cm sq, 33, Grace & Favour Home.
Map cushion in Sepia, 43cm sq, 28, John Lewis. Similar carpet, Fine
Seagrass Original Natural, 23sq m, Crucial Trading. World map rug in
Cream/Grey, 245x150cm, 695, Theo. 
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4. A shower curtain with a cartographic

design will add interest to a simple scheme.
Shower curtain cover in London in Antique, 138cm wide, cotton, 88m,
Zoffany. Small round rattan basket, H40xdiam50cm, 56, Jim Lawrence.
Ct Bastide Amber bath and shower gel, 32; round wooden bath
brush, 21; both The Conran Shop. Sea sponge, 18.50, John Lewis.
Natural Trevarno soap, 3.15, Willow & Stone. Herringbone stripe
towel, 125x70cm, 15; Toulon Bathmat, 80x50cm, 16; both The White
Company. Similar bath, Le Bain de Bateau, H58xL163xD71cm, from 4,000,
Catchpole & Rye.

5. Wallpaper is a creative way to give

a chest of drawers a new lease of life.
Small map chest, H70xW70xD40cm, 600, Bryonie Porter. Covered in
Ferdinand, 63 a roll, Sandberg at Lizzo. Shang extra fine sisal wallpaper
in Aqua, 129 a roll, Thibaut. Coral, 8, C Best. Half bust, H16cm, 50,
Shan Annabelle Valla. Brush pot, H12cm, 25; green glass jar, H34cm, 55;
both Designers Guild. Vintage ruler, 12, The Peanut Vendor. Resin vase,
H12xdiam8.5cm, 9.99, Zara Home. London map decoupage tray,
24.5cm sq, 70, Ben Pentreath.

6. Using wrapping paper in a montage

is an inexpensive decorative option.
Vintage map wrapping paper, from 2.50 a sheet, The Letter Room,
Wild & Wolf, and Willow & Stone. Twiggy oak coat stand, H170xdiam45cm,
140; Stitch vase (on shelf), H16.5xdiam12cm, 16; both Habitat. Chelsea
Collection satchel in Sweet Pea, 115, The Cambridge Satchel Company.
LSA column vase, H42xdiam18cm, 60, John Lewis. French school map of
Political Africa (tallest in vase), 110cm sq, 100, The French House. Traveller
wallpaper (smallest) in Parchment, 39.90 a roll, Andrew Martin. Great
Harbour wallpaper in White, 69 a roll, Ralph Lauren Home. Goldtop
porcelain milk bottles, H12-14cm, from 40 each, Shan Annabelle Valla.
Salt-water sandals, 49, Toast. Europe map gift bag, 4, Wild & Wolf at
Bloomsbury & Co. Panelling in Skylon Grey, 31.50 for 2.5 litres, Fired Earth.
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H&G | Finishing touches

Subtle map-inspired bedlinen combined

with muted wallpaper offers a fun and
tasteful look for a childs bedroom.
Great Harbour wallpaper in White, 69 a roll, Ralph Lauren Home. Canara
side table in Minto white oak, H50xW60xD50cm, 995, William Yeoward.
Jar of marbles, 5; toy car, 8; vintage cuddly toy, 12; all The Peanut Vendor.
Star globe light, H40xdiam30cm, 69.95, Stanfords. Map desk tidy,
H13xW11.5xD7.5cm, 55; Rectangular map box, H5.5xL22.5xW11.5cm, 55;
both Bombus. Paris map fabric notebooks, small, 12; large, 16; all Grace &
Favour Home. Vintage map notebooks, 10 set of three, Willow & Stone.
Minnen bed, H92xW85xL206cm, 75, Ikea. Kids map duvet cover,
220x150cm, 39.99; Kids map pillowcase, 50x75cm, 8.99; both Zara Home.
Blue Dogtooth Baby pillowcase, 12, Cologne & Cotton. Mini Maps
bunting, L200cm, 7.50, Grace & Favour Home. Similar carpet, Fine Seagrass
Original Natural, 23sqm, Crucial Trading.  WHERE TO BUY PAGE 155
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STATEMENT DINING
MODERN LOUNGING
CLASSIC BEDROOM

| T H RE E LOO KS USIN G |

DAMASK
Designers are bringing new life to
this traditional design, creating
stylish schemes that artfully
combine the old and the new
HOW TO MAKE IT WORK
Q Dont feel you have to restrict yourself to damask wallpaper.
This design now adorns everything from rugs to tiles and
even floor stencils, which are perfect if you are looking for a
touch of accent pattern for a contemporary feel.
Q Damask is innately glamorous and works well as a focal
point. In dark colours it can be used to create a statement,
while lighter shades have more delicate appeal, working as
a subtle backdrop to furniture and lighting.
QIf you are planning to incorporate a variety of damask
patterns in your scheme, ensure they are co-ordinated by
using a single unifying element, such as shades of the same
colour or the same trimming, for example. 
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MODERN LOUNGING
Pairing a large-scale damask wallpaper with a
stencilled oor provides all-round interest. For added
depth, layer the scheme with geometric patterns.
F URNITU R E Vintage Italian chair,
1,800, Fiona McDonald. Cube coffee
table, H45xW120xD60cm, 1,566, Birgit
Israel. Margot sofa, H75xW210xD81cm,
1,095 plus 11m fabric, Sofa.com. Turned
table, H46xdiam34cm, 550, WorkHouse.
Saarinen table (in adjoining room),
H72xdiam120cm, 1,680, Aram. (Above)
Ottoman cube, H35xW110xD60cm, from
265 plus 2m fabric, Clock House Furniture.
Parigi pedestal table, H38xW35xD37cm,
802, Ligne Roset. Arie shelf unit,
H192xW120xD35cm, 2,100, e15 at Viaduct.
FA B R I C S Chair in Tespi in Carbon/Old
Gold, viscose mix, 146cm wide, 130m,
Zoffany. Trimmed in Chevenon in Cocoa,
rayon mix, 28m, Designers Guild. (On
chair) Cushion in Bobili in Platinum Gold,
silk/linen mix, 131cm wide, 138m, Watts.
Sofa in Folia in Linden, cotton mix, 137cm
wide, 59m, Harlequin. Long bolster in
Abelard in Chartreuse 4084/01, viscose/silk
mix, 130cm wide, 202m, Lelivre. Trimmed
in Moss Fringe, viscose, 8.50m, Wemyss
Houls. Rectangular cushion in Aida
10445/32, silk mix, 135cm wide, 98.50m,
Nobilis. Ottoman in Prasat 3499/03, viscose
mix, 142cm wide, 188m, Jim Thompson at
Fox Linton. (On ottoman) Cushion top in
Odalisque 0539/01, linen/silk mix, 140cm
wide, 108m; back in Abelard in Chartreuse
4084/01, viscose/silk mix, 130cm wide,
202m; both Lelivre. Cushion in Euston
in Mushroom, cotton/silk mix, 127cm wide,
132m, Gainsborough at Tissus dHlne.
WA LLS Chatterton 94/2008, 120
a roll, Cole & Son. Smoked Trout
(in adjoining room), Estate Emulsion,
34.50 for 2.5 litres, Farrow & Ball.
F LO O R IN G Imperio rough white oak,
69.99sq m, Quick-Step. Large Damask
stencil, 109x72cm, 54, The Stencil Library.
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Painted in Cornforth White, floor paint,

55 for 2.5 litres, Farrow & Ball.
ACCES SO R IES (On shelving) Large
gold hurricane lamp, H36xdiam22.5cm,
264; French box (with engraving), H17.5x
diam15cm, 125; French glass jar with lid,
H26xdiam13cm, 215; French mirror, 31.5x
23cm, 320; all Maison Artefact. Wide
Angelic bottle in Grey, H27.5xdiam13.1cm,
195, The Conran Shop. Linea Optic tall
vase, H32cm, 40; Linea Optic wide vase
(in adjoining room), H24cm, 40; both
House of Fraser. Apricot Kaleido tray, 25,
Aram. Vintage Italian ice bucket, 750,
Fiona McDonald. Cap Deco Blancardi
butterfly picture, 16x22cm, 99; Patternity
framed print (in adjoining room), 76x56cm,
350; both Darkroom. (On mantlepiece)
Vintage 2 mirror, 110x115cm, 2,150,
Richard Taylor Designs. Small Angelic
bottle in Amber, H36.2cm, 195, The
Conran Shop. White Nappula candleholder,
H18.3cm, 26; small brass Nappula
candleholder, H10.7cm, 35; both Skandium.
Chartreuse Angular vase, H16cm, 25,
House of Fraser. Fireplace tiled in Tangier
matt white tiles, 40sq m; Tangier Dcor
Black tiles, 399.11sq m; all Mandarin Stone.
Waddington rectangular fire grate,
H22xW63xD42cm, 273, Jim Lawrence.
John Dick basket, H33xdiam65cm, 60,
Skandium. Array floor light, H154xW90cm,
1,290, CTO Lighting. Ikat cushion (on
sofa), 40x60cm, 115, Birgit Israel. (On
coffee table) Hour glass, H25cm, 19; (on
door) Talia ceramic door handle, 24.95 a
pair; all Rockett St George. John Derian
plate, 33x25.5cm, 145, The Conran Shop.
Diamond Mosaic rug, bamboo silk,
244x306cm, 2,588, Stark Carpet. (Above)
Catherine lamp, H42xW12xD48.25cm,
560; Silk Ikat cushion in Black/White,
45cm sq, 85; both The Conran Shop. 

H&G | Rooms

TOP TIP TO CREATE

A STENCILLED
RUG, CHOOSE
A MID-TONE PAINT
COLOUR AND
APPLY TO WHITE
FLOORBOARDS FOR
A TEXTURAL EFFECT

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TOP TIP ADDING

EXPRESSIVE HANDTHROWN CERAMICS
AND SCULPTURAL
LIGHTING WILL HELP
TO BALANCE THE
SCHEMES RICH,
MOODY FEEL

H&G | Rooms

STATEMENT DINING
The soft sheen of silk-covered walls and darkly glamorous velvets, lifted with accents of
bronze and brass, are perfect for conjuring up a sumptuous setting for formal entertaining.
FU R N ITU RE Irish sofa (in two
parts), H76xW136xD68cm, 5,940;
Klismos bench in polished ebonised
beech, H42xW150xD40cm, 2,700;
both Virginia White. Circles table in
glass and steel, H73.5xdiam64cm,
545, Ligne Roset. (Opposite page)
De La Espada Welles dining table,
H75xW240xD91cm, 3,270, Matthew
Hilton at Heals. Montpelier dining
chairs, H96xW49xD45cm, 555
each plus 1.5m fabric, The Dining
Chair Company. Siena armoire in
grey maple, H215xW75xD50cm,
5,940, Decorus.

FA B R I C S Cushion and curtains

in Aksu in Cobalt F2039/03,
cotton, 137cm wide, 47m; chairs in
Roncioni in Indigo F2028/02, cotton
mix, 140cm wide, 105m; both
Designers Guild.
WALLS (Above dado) Soho Silk
in Lago 31541/22, viscose mix, 137cm
wide, 34m, James Hare. Debra
pre-primed dado, 240x6.5x3cm,
10.79, Copley. Dado painted in
Old Gold, 12.50 for 500ml, Craig
& Rose. (Below dado) Campaldino
NCW4032/03, 68 a roll, Nina
Campbell at Osborne & Little.

F LO O RI NG Essencia
Black Walnut, 24sq m, Victoria
Luxury Flooring.
ACC E S SO RI E S Dessert plates
in Celadon Grey, diam18cm, 15 each;
soup bowls in Blue, diam14.5cm, 17
each; Coco medium bowl (used as
fruit bowl), diam15cm, 29.50; Coco
wood chopsticks, 12 set of ten; all
Nm Living. Antique French linen
vegetable dyed napkins, 252 set of
six, Guinevere. Glass goblets, 55.86
each; glass tumblers, 52.90 each; .
large Ocean vase, H33cm, 49.70;
medium grey blue transparent vase,

H32cm, 46.30; small grey blue

transparent vase, H23cm, 26; all
Evitavonni. Bash vessel bowl (on
cabinet), 295; Form bowls (on table
and bench), 65 set of five; all Tom
Dixon at Heals. Starburst six-light
pendant, H50xdiam130cm, 1,450,
I&JL Brown. (On Circles table) Marco
vase, H49.5cm, 1,503.06; Star fruit
box, 1,022; both Baker. (On floor)
Medium glass vase in Blue, H60cm,
75; small Rustic glass vase in Brown,
H45cm, 59; both GP&J Baker. Cover
rugs in Cobalt, wool mix, 250x 300cm,
10,462.50 each, Knots Rugs. 

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H&G | Rooms

TOP TIP
COMBINING DAMASK WITH
A GRAPHIC DESIGN, SUCH
AS AN IKAT, WILL GIVE
THE ROOM A MORE
CONTEMPORARY FEEL

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CLASSIC BEDROOM

To see more
inspiring schemes
using damask, scan
this QR code with
your smartphone.
For how to do this,
see page 11.

STYL ING ALI BROWN AND CLAUDIA BRYANT | PHOTO GRAPHS ADRIAN BRISCOE

Using a damask wallpaper with matching curtain

fabric has a rich cocooning effect. Adding furniture in
a rustic white nish keeps the scheme light and bright.
F U RNI T U RE Model C headboard,
made to order from 488 plus 2.5m fabric,
Cover Up Designs. Sultan Aukra mattress
base, 140x200cm, 140; Sultan oak legs,
H20cm, 12 for four; Sultan Fossing
mattress, 140x200cm, 300; all Ikea.
Gustavian side tables GUS080,
H76xW52xD36cm, 402 each; Medium
bench GUS061, 588 plus 2m fabric; all
Chelsea Textiles. Normandy chest of
drawers, H86xW135xD51cm, 530, Oka.
(Above) Jules chair, H76xW80xD113cm,
2,199 plus 7m fabric; Bull Nose ottoman,
H35.5xW76xD56cm, 850 plus 2.5m
fabric, both George Smith. Rustic round
dining table, H80xdiam100cm, 1,600,
GP&J Baker. Horn wardrobe valet,
H140cm, 1,814.44, Evitavonni.
FA B R I C S Headboard in Lea in
Parchment J0337/225, linen, 137cm wide,
76.59m; quilted cushions in Loft Silk in
Ivory GWF2607/1, silk mix, 132cm wide,
115m; all GP&J Baker. Footstool in De
La Tour Linen in Plum/Brown on Ecru, linen
mix, 127cm wide, 120m, Paolo Moschino
at Nicholas Haslam. Curtains in Manhattan
Damask in Brown F91732, cotton, 137cm
wide, 90m, Thibaut. Chair and ottoman
in Marden L-137, cotton, 134cm wide,
96m, Fermoie. Roman blind in Linara in
Rice Paper 2494/92, cotton mix, 140cm
wide, 33.50m, Romo.
WA L L S Manhattan Damask in
Brown 839-T-1732, 90 a roll, Thibaut.
F LO O RI NG Masai in Earth, sisal
and wool, 103 sq m, Crucial Trading.
Bowood chalk runners, wool, 70cm
wide, 112m, Roger Oates.

ACC E S SO RI E S Lucca table lamps in

Black, H65cm, 325 each; small African
lidded basket, 15; all Paolo Moschino at
Nicholas Haslam. Romana Polka Dot
tumbler in Teal, 18.50; Safari ikat cushion,
45cm sq, 15; both India Jane. French
18th-century portrait, 80x64cm, 3,500,
Appley Hoare Antiques. Medallion double
duvet cover, 80; double fitted sheet,
140x200cm, 24; double flat sheet, 52;
ladderstitch Oxford pillowcases, 50x75cm,
20 each; Jacquard Jardin double
bedspread in Ivory, 246x265cm, 100; all
Cologne & Cotton. Herringbone Alpaca
throw, 184x130cm, 325, I&JL Brown.
Double bed valance in Off White,
200x137cm, 135, Oka. Leather tray, 195;
recycled tumblers, 68 for six; small silver
glass carafe, 195; all Paolo Moschino at
Nicholas Haslam. Fringe napkin in Chalk,
46cm sq, 40 for four, The Linen Works.
Elephant medium lidded ceramic box,
25, GP&J Baker. Safari hessian frame,
26x21cm, 20, India Jane. (On chest of
drawers) Pottery dogs, 325 pair, I&JL
Brown. Earthenware jar, 320; Six-piece
Art Deco dressing table set, 3,480;
antique lidded ivory box, 850; both
Guinevere. Artists books, 28 each,
Trowbridge Gallery. Plaited mirror,
diam61cm, 1,100, Soane. (Above)
Russian Tulips cushion, 45cm sq, 140,
Paolo Moschino at Nicholas Haslam. Linen
scarf in Charcoal, 25; shoe bag in Dove
Grey, 14; both The Linen Works. Antique
carved fruit, 1,250 set of five, Guinevere.
Spencer horse figurine, 39; Ajmer box,
90; Bikaner box, 65; all India Jane. 
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H&G | Expert advice

| E SSE N T IAL GUI DE TO |

TILED FLOORING
From sleek large format porcelain to intricate mosaics, tiles
are the ideal choice for a stylish and practical finish

ore than any other floorcovering, tiles have

undergone a renaissance, becoming a design
favourite whether used in a new build or to
revamp an existing home. While there are
plenty of choices for popular neutral tones, the big trend
is for tiles that mimic natural stone and timber, cement,
metals and fabrics. These offer all the advantages of
a hardwearing, easy to maintain, long-lasting tile with
the look of a luxury material. And, making a surprise
comeback, patterned tiles celebrate the glory of modern,

geometric designs and opulent colours. When it comes to

size, large format tiles are increasingly popular and no
longer limited to the hallways, kitchens and bathrooms
where their practical advantages have always been appreciated. More people are tiling their entire ground floor,
says Jules Archard, sales manager at Surface. As rooms
are opened up, a large format tile used throughout creates
a seamless look that unites the whole space. If you are
worried that your floor tiles will feel cold underfoot,
remember that many work well with underfloor heating. 

Frame geometric tiles, 60cm sq, 80sq m, Ceramiche Refin.

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Reclaimed Lyon
terracotta tiles, 15cm sq,
288sq m, Lapicida.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT TYPE OF TILE

Tiles are an ever popular flooring material due
to their resilience and easy maintenance, the
huge variety making them an option for every
room in the house. Some tiles, particularly
porcelain varieties, are non-porous and therefore well suited for use in wet areas, such as
kitchens and bathrooms. Theyre also very
dense, so good for high-traffic areas such as
halls. Place a sample tile on the floor to see how
it looks throughout the day, and take your time
in making your choice as you are unlikely to
change a tiled floor frequently.

PORCELAIN
The stars of the flooring world, porcelain tiles
are made from fine clay mixed with quartz
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and feldspar, which is fired to 1,200 C. This

very high kiln temperature changes the
nature of the clay, causing it to become fully
vitrified, so it becomes very hard, almost totally
non-porous and resistant to scratching
and staining. Consequently, it is an excellent
choice for kitchens, bathrooms and areas with
high footfall, especially as it does not need
to be sealed and usually requires minimal
on-going maintenance.
The terminology used by suppliers can
sometimes be confusing. Porcelain is a type
of ceramic, so sometimes both materials are
lumped together under one banner; check the
suitability of your choice for its intended use
before you buy. Most porcelain tiles will be

about 10 to 12mm thick, but new thinner tiles,

such as Kerlite from 101.09sq m at Surface,
are only 3mm thick. Think of them almost
like laminate, explains Jules Archard, sales
manager at Surface. Their real advantage is in
the fixing. You can lay them over an existing
tiled floor really quickly without the nightmare
and cost of taking up the original tiles, plus you
can preserve any existing underfloor heating.
They are also very easy to cut and drill into, are
ideal if you have underfloor heating because
they are so thin, and their massive eco benefit
is that they use about a quarter of the amount
of material of a standard tile, making them
so much lighter to ship.

Price guide: from around 30sq m.

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CERAMIC
Produced from a blend of clays, traditional
ceramic tiles are pressed into shape, dried,
glazed and kiln-fired. Unglazed ceramic tiles
are available, too. Many are too soft and
porous for use on floors, and may chip, crack
and stain, so always check before you buy.
Some ceramic tiles require sealing before and
after installation to protect from staining.

Price guide: from around 10sq m.

TERRACOTTA
This age-old material, with its lovely mellow
appearance, is great for creating a rustic look.
Soft clay is moulded into tile-shaped frames,
dried and kiln-fired, resulting in rich earthy red
tiles. Terracotta tiles may be handmade with
a natural feel and finish, or machine moulded
to give a more consistent result. Untreated
terracotta is porous and must be sealed, traditionally with a mix of half linseed oil to half
white spirit, followed by a coat of beeswax.
Opting for pre-sealed terracotta tiles avoids
maintenance issues and they can be used in
wet areas, such as bathrooms. Popular formats

continue to be 20x20cm and 30x30cm, but

tiles can be found in 60x60cm sizes, though be
aware that larger sizes may be thicker and
therefore more difficult to install. Consider
rectangular terracotta tiles that can be laid
in a herringbone pattern, says Joss Thomas,
MD of Indigenous.

Price guide: from around 15sq m.

ENCAUSTIC
Beloved of the Victorians and often used on
entrance hall floors, encaustic tiles feature
decorative designs that are stamped or literally
burnt into the clay body. The stamped
impression is filled with liquid clay of a
contrasting colour and the clays fuse together
during firing. As the pattern is not a product of
a superficial glaze, but of colours inlaid into the
body of the tile, the design will remain as the
tile is worn down. Historically encaustic tiles
were often combined with less expensive
natural clay quarry (plain square) tiles and
geometric unglazed tiles in straight-edged
shapes, such as triangles and lozenges.

Price guide: from around 75sq m for

plain tiles, rising to 500sq m or more for
elaborate many-coloured designs.

WOOD, STONE AND

FABRIC EFFECTS
The latest wood- stone- and fabriceffect tiles now look so impressively
realistic it can be hard to tell them from
the real thing. They offer the practicality
and performance advantages of a
porcelain tile (great in bathrooms and
kitchens) with the look of a natural
material. Wood-look tiles come in plank,
parquet and hexagon formats, and in
natural colours and finishes, as well as
with painted, rustic and distressed looks,
while stone-look designs are available
as slabs in marble, limestone or slate
effects with gloss, honed, textured
and split-faced surfaces. Look out
for Back cement-look tiles, from
49.95sq m at Reed Harris; Linen,
which emulates the fine texture of the
fabric, from 124.08sq m, and Tex, a
collection inspired by knitted textiles,
288sq m, both Surface.
Price guide: from around 40sq m.

MOSAICS

Evolution Graphite tiles,

from 14.5x90cm, 49.99sq
m, Nicholls and Clarke.

CROSSING THE DIVIDE

One of the best ways to create a
seamless transition between indoor
and outdoor living spaces is to use the
same tiled flooring throughout. Outdoor
tiles need to be resistant to temperature
changes, frost proof, non-slip on wet
days, durable and easy to clean. The
good news is that an increasing number
of manufacturers are offering porcelain
ranges that are suitable for both interior
and exterior use, and some have the
same tile in different finishes to create a
subtle contrast between the two zones.

These can be made from many different

materials, including glass, porcelain and glazed
ceramics as well as natural and precious
stones. The latest designs mix materials to
create interest. Mosaics tend to be a luxury
choice, given the amount of work involved in
their making, but they offer a unique texture
and can be used to break up a large area of
flooring and create striking visual appeal.
Most mosaics come on sheet backing,
which can be cut down to the required size for
installation or into strips to be used as a border
or feature. By their nature, mosaic tiles tend
to be thin, so make sure that your subfloor is
perfectly flat because any lumps and bumps
will be accentuated.

Price guide: from around 100sq m,

rising to much more for hand-cut mosaics
incorporating luxury materials.

Amalfi Mahogany porcelain

and ceramic planks, 100x16.2cm,
46.74sq m, Mandarin Stone.

ZigZag tiles,
18cm sq, 150sq
m, Paccha by
Popham Design
at Ann Sacks.

ZELLIGE
These handmade terracotta tiles, sometimes
called Zellij or Zillij, originate from the ancient
Middle East and Morocco. They are made of
wood-fired clay or pressed cement, which is
glazed with chips of enamel in jewel-like single
colours. The elaborate designs usually feature
traditional geometric patterns. Expect colour
variations, which are part of their intricate
handmade charm.

Price guide: from around 150sq m. 

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GETTING STARTED

Titan Boomerang tiles in

Elba Humo, Vero Crema and
Mara Caoba, 25x58cm, 15
each, Vives at Solus Ceramics.

WORKING WITH PATTERN

Decorative floor tiles are back. Think antique
meets modern, with an eclectic mix of styles
and cultural influences, says Louisa Morgan,
director of Mandarin Stone. A patchwork
of patterned tiles can be highly effective. By
using many different patterns, repeated or
jumbled, it is possible to create designs that
are quirky, colourful and playful, says Jules
Archard of Surface. Reinterpretations of traditional encaustic tiles, such as Azulej, 168sq m,
by Patricia Urquiola at Surface, and Frame,
from 106.36sq m, Ceramiche Refin, are inventive and contemporary. Jules believes that the
trend for decorative floor tiles is more than
just a take on the geometric designs already
popular in fashion, fabrics and wallpaper.
Large expanses of plain flooring sometimes
need livening up and patterned tiles can be
used to do this with great success, he says.

creative co-ordinator of Original Style.

Chevrons can be used in the same way as
parquet with a choice between short or long
units; long styles are great for making a
space feel more open so can be ideal for use in
compact areas.

CLEVER LAYOUTS

RUG EFFECTS

Theres more to pattern than just the tiles.

As well as the standard layouts (square,
diagonal, brick and offset) and the traditional
two colour checkerboard effect (usually square
tiles set straight or on the diagonal), alternative
arrangements can be used to create interest.
Hexagons and chevrons are always popular, as
are planking patterns, says Jennifer Wasson,

Created by framing a section of pattern or

boldly coloured tiles with plainer tiles, rug
effects work particularly well when used to
help define different spaces, such as when
marking out an entrance area in an open-plan
hallway. This effect is also useful for drawing
attention to a particular feature, such as a
free-standing bath or dining table.

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BORDER TILES
Perfect for adding a final flourish to a room,
border and corner tiles are available in a wide
variety of colours, designs and materials. Some
are the same size as their matching field
tiles to make installation easier, while others
are supplied as strips or cut in a patterned
shape. Borders are generally used to finish
off a design, outlining the tiled area, advises
Jennifer. They can be useful for rug effects, or
for accentuating a statement pattern or colour
panel as a focal point.

Tile sizes Dont feel restricted by

standard 30cm sq and 40cm sq tiles.
Larger 60cm sq designs are now widely
available, and there are bigger options,
including 120cm sq, 180x80cm and
even 300x100cm.
Planning Success comes from
preparation. Plan how tiles will be
centred within the room, where
decorative features are best placed, and
where key items, such as a bath, will sit.
Positioning tiles Inspect the tiles and
lay them out to ensure that colours,
shades and pattern variations are well
mixed. It can be hard to match tiles
from different batches, so buy spares.
Subfloor preparation The surface
to be tiled must be flat, dry, clean and
dust-free. Surface irregularities may
affect the quality of the tiled finish.
A cement screed is ideal, but if the tiles
are to be laid on floorboards, you will
need to reinforce the floor to eliminate
bounce so that the tiles dont move.

DIGITAL DESIGNS
If youre in the market for a cutting-edge
look, the latest developments in
the manufacture of porcelain tiles,
particularly in digital inkjet technology,
have made exciting new designs possible.
Ink is effectively dropped on to the
surface of a tile creating an endless
stream of digital images, meaning that
each individual tile will look different,
which is ideal for reproducing the unique
appearance of marble, limestone and
wood. Inkjet technology also copes
beautifully with textured surfaces,
which adds further authenticity, and
it can be used to produce the latest
patterned tiles in a patchwork of
different styles.

High and Dry tiles, 14.4x100cm,

70.20sq m, Marlborough Tiles.

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USING GROUT

RECLAIMED
FLOORING

Now available now in many different

forms, grout is a cement-based mix used
to fill in the spaces between the tiles
to help hold them in place and create a
buffer between each one. The colour and
type of grout will influence the look of
your tiled floor, as will the width of joint
between tiles. As a general rule, to create
the most seamless look for large format
contemporary floor tiles with square
edges, lay the tiles as closely together
as you can (normally about 2mm) and
finish with a fine grain grout in the same
colour as the tile. For more rustic-effect
tiles that have irregular edges, lay with
a wider joint and use grout that has a
coarser texture.

For an individual look with the mellow

patina of age, reclaimed tiles are hard to
beat. Architectural salvage yards and
specialist companies, such as The Reclaimed
Tile Company, are the places to look for
antique encaustic, terracotta and patterned
tiles (right, from 200sq m). You may find
enough to cover your entire area (try to buy
more than you actually need, so that you
can select the tiles that are in the best
condition), or consider mixing and matching
to create a patchwork effect. If you have a
period floor that needs repairing, Craven
Dunnill Jackfield continues to manufacture
encaustic and geometric tiles from its
design archive, while Armatile offers a
bespoke tile-making service, and London
Mosaic has an extensive range of Victorian
floor tile designs, contemporary geometric
schemes and a complete restoration
service. For convincing replicas of reclaimed
tiles, try the Francisa Segarra Salisbury tiles
(right), 54.29sq m, from Topps Tiles.

IT CAN BE TRICKY TO FIND THE RIGHT SHADE OF

GROUT TO MATCH BEIGE TILES, BUT A GREY IN THE
SAME TONE AS THE TILE OFTEN WORKS BEAUTIFULLY

Reclaimed terracotta tiles,

14x30cm, 109.82sq m, Fired Earth.

JULES ARCHARD, SALES MANAGER, SURFACE

FEAT URE AMELIA THORP E

DIRECTORY
Ann Sacks, 020 3055 0802, annsacks.com.
Armatile, 028 3752 7007, armatile.com.
B&Q, 0845 609 6688, diy.com.
Bisazza, 020 7584 8837, bisazza.com.
British Ceramic Tile, 01626 834774,
britishceramictile.com.
Ceramiche Refin, 020 3603 1884,
refin-ceramic-tiles.com.
Craven Dunnill, 01746 761611,
cravendunnill.co.uk.
Craven Dunnill Jackfield, 01952 884124,
cravendunnill-jackfield.co.uk.
De Ferranti, 020 7384 4424, deferranti.com.
Dominic Crinson, 01622 804808, crinson.com.
Emery et Cie, 020 8969 0222, emeryetcie.com.
Fired Earth, 0845 293 8798, firedearth.com.
Habibi Interiors, 020 8960 9203,
habibi-interiors.com.
The Imperial Bathroom Company,
01922 743074, imperialbathroom.com.

Indigenous, 01993 824200, indigenousltd.com.

Johnson Tiles, 01782 575575, johnson-tiles.com.
Lapicida, 020 3012 1000, lapicida.com.
London Mosaic, 020 7165 6674, londonmosaic.com.
London Mosaic Restoration, 020 7165 6674,
londonmosaicrestoration.co.uk.
Mandarin Stone, 01600 715444,
mandarinstone.com.
Marlborough Tiles, 01672 512422,
marlboroughtiles.com.
Nicholls & Clarke, 020 8586 4600, ncdirect.co.uk.
Oiba, 01252 416133, oiba.co.uk.
Original Style, 01392 473000,
originalstyle.com.
Paris Ceramics, 020 7371 7778,
parisceramics.com.
Porcelanosa, 0844 481 8959, porcelanosa.com.
Potter Perrin Tiles, 020 7223 1007,
potterperrintiles.com.
RAK Ceramics, 01730 237850, rakceramics.co.uk.

The Reclaimed Tile Company, 01423 339952,

reclaimedtilecompany.com.
Reed Harris, 0843 289 6059, reedharris.co.uk.
Solus Ceramics, 0121 753 0777, solusceramics.com.
Stone & Ceramic Warehouse, 020 8993 5545,
stoneandceramicwarehouse.co.uk.
Strata, 0800 012 1454, stratatiles.co.uk.
Surface, 020 7354 7000, surfacetiles.com.
Taylors etc, 02920 358400, taylorsetc.co.uk.
Terra Firma Tiles, 01264 810315,
terrafirmatiles.co.uk.
TexTiles, 01664 566147, tilesbytextiles.com.
Topps Tiles, 0800 783 6262, toppstiles.co.uk.
Via Arkadia, 020 7351 7057, via-arkadia.co.uk.
Villeroy & Boch, 020 8871 4028,
villeroy-boch.com.
Walls and Floors, 01536 314730,
wallsandfloors.co.uk.
Worlds End Tiles, 020 7819 2100,
worldsendtiles.co.uk. 

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THE POWER OF PAINT

Traditional or modern, painted cabinetry offers a versatile
way to add individuality to your kitchen

ne of the most appealing finishes

for kitchen cabinetry, paint lends
itself to both the classic looks
of the traditional kitchen and
crisply modern linear designs. The advantage
is in its almost limitless choice of colours,
allowing you free rein to express yourself,
whether your home is period or contemporary, country or urban and you can always
repaint if you decide to update.
Whether you decide on an in-frame Shaker
style or a modern handleless kitchen design,
paint adds a subtle reference to the past.
When we commission furniture, we tend to
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designer Oliver Peake, 07973 558527,

oliverpeake.co.uk. Painted cabinetry has
elements of tradition, even if designed in a
modern style, and most of us feel comfortable
with that timeless quality.
SELECTING SHADES
When planning your colour palette, start
by considering the rooms size, design and
flooring. Soft neutral shades are easy to live
with in even the smallest of spaces, while
on-trend grey can look coolly architectural in
a modern room or warm and inviting when
teamed with wood. Large rooms with lots of
natural light can support a bolder colour.

Consider painting one element a section of

tall cupboards, perhaps in a strong colour,
and then pick that up in your choice of
pendant lights, cushions or chairs, says Scott
Nicholson, MD of Chamber Furniture, 01959
532553, chamberfurniture.co.uk. Painting
all the other cabinets in a softer colour will
provide balance, which works better than a
whole room in a strong shade.
When the aim is to create an inviting
atmosphere, paint often has the solution, too. If
you want a piece of furniture to look as if it has
been in its setting forever, paint it with a base
coat of off-white, then add layers of dragged
and distressed dark grey on top, advises Scott.

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CASE STUDY

CONVENT CONVERSION
OWNERS BRIEF Turning a convent in west
London into a family home presented particular
challenges for Isobel and Zac Nicholson. There
were nine dormitories, plus a series of tiny rooms
with endless partitions, recalls Isobel. Our goal
was to open up the whole house to create a
much more light and spacious feel.
An essential part of the refurbishment of the
four-storey house, which was built in 1900, was
the conversion of the nuns former living rooms
on the ground floor into a large living-kitchendining space designed for the couples family:
Bea, six, Tilly, three, and their third child,
expected imminently. I really enjoy cooking, so I
wanted a good working kitchen that would feel
homely and warm, says Isobel. I was after a
design to suit a London house, which was not
too shiny and stark, but a blend of contemporary
and classic with individuality and lots of light.

DESIGNERS SOLUTION Tim Highams

calm, classic cabinetry features simple linear
detailing. Quadrant beading on the doors and
a double beaded edge to the drawers enhances
the modern feel, he says. Handpainted in
soft shades of warm grey, with a darker shade
used for the island to add definition, the colours
contribute to the kitchens classic-contemporary
appeal. The island serves as the main food
preparation and presentation area, with the wall
run incorporating storage, a fridge and a wet zone
in an efficient use of space, with everything within
easy reach. Isobel can cook without the children
or guests getting under her feet, but still be part
of the conversation in the rest of the room, says
Tim. A shelf above the Aga, rather than a wall
cabinet, and a polished Carrara Bianco marble
splashback and worktops contribute to the light
and open feel of the room.

FACT FILE
DESIGNER Tim Higham,
Higham Furniture, 0800 047
0235, higham.co.uk.
BUDGET Around 35,000.
SOURCES Framed Shaker cabinets,
Higham Furniture, as before. Walls in
French Grey; island in Lead; both
Little Greene, 0845 880 5855, little
greene.com. Sink, Villeroy & Boch,
020 8871 4028, villeroy-boch.com.
Tap, Perrin & Rowe, 01708 526361,
perrinandrowe.com. Aga, 0845 712
5207, agaliving.com. Worktops and
splashback, Carrara Bianco marble,
Sabre Stone, 01483 268333, sabre
stone.co.uk. Lights, Anton & K, 07875
911776, antonandk.co.uk. Flooring,
The Natural Wood Floor Co, 020
8871 9771, naturalwoodfloor.co.uk. 

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MORE INSPIRATIONAL PAINTED KITCHENS

SMOOTH OPERATOR Clean-lined, handleless cabinets, spray

painted in Farrow & Balls Pavilion Gray, create a crisp, contemporary look,
with warmth added by the oak veneer island and quartz Caesarstone
Oyster worktops. Kitchens by Holloways of Ludlow, 020 8487 9422,
hollowayskitchens.com, start at 25,000.

THE GOOD LIFE Free-standing, handpainted country-style furniture

has a unique charm. This cooks table, painted in Mouses Back, and sink
run in Old White, both by Farrow & Ball, are from the English collection
by Martin Moore & Company, 0845 180 0015, martinmoore.com.
Kitchens start at 40,000.

OPPOSITES ATTRACT In a clever use of contrast, Farrow & Balls

Off-Black decorates the base cabinets, continuing on to the wall panelling
and part of the glazed cupboard, where its swapped for Old White on the
upper areas of the room. Cupboards by British Standard, 020 7870 7688,
britishstandardcupboards.co.uk, start at 5,000.

DRESSED TO IMPRESS Elegant base and wall units are spray-painted

in peacock blue, giving them the look of free-standing dressers, while a
co-ordinating table creates a smart dining space. A diamond patterned
marble splashback completes the look. Kitchens by Chamber Furniture,
01959 532553, chamberfurniture.co.uk, start at 40,000. 
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CRISP CONTRAST Classic in-frame cabinetry, handpainted in Farrow

& Balls Lamp Room Gray, creates a tranquil backdrop to a contemporary
curved island in slip-matched walnut veneer with elegant finger pulls.
The grey quartz worktops give the scheme a modern touch. Kitchens
by Podesta, 01494 677770, podesta.uk.com, start at 30,000.

NEUTRAL TERRITORY Marble surfaces, polished nickel pendant

lamps and button-back dining chairs add elegance to this Shaker-style
Broadoak kitchen, which is painted a soft shade of almond. This kitchen
was designed by Fearon Brothers; a similar design from Second Nature,
01325 505539, sncollection.co.uk, starts at 18,000.

OPTING FOR HAND-PAINTED FINISHES GIVES A SOFTER LOOK THAN SPRAYED

ONES, WITH MORE OF A SENSE OF TEXTURE ON THE SURFACE
OLIVER PEAKE, 020 8558 7335, OLIVERPEAKE.CO.UK

HOW TO MAKE IT WORK

Consider painted cabinetry made
from tulip or poplar wood, which
have a naturally smooth finish and
fine grain. Or, if youre on a budget,
MDF is an affordable choice used
for its stability. Painted oak is another
option the grain is more distinct
and, if cabinets are spray-painted in
polyurethane paint, the result will be
very durable and low maintenance.
Eggshell paint tends to be best for
cabinetry, since it is suitable for
wood, has a low sheen and is
wipeable and hardwearing.

For a smooth, long-lasting finish,

a primer and undercoat should be
followed by two or three top coats.
Hand-brushed finishes may be
applied in the workshop and touched
up on site, or entirely painted on site.
Workshop spray-painted finishes
create a smart look.
A quality painted finish can last up
to ten years. As it is generally the
front of the doors that receive a
battering, a rub-down and repaint
job should only take a day or so.
It can be tricky to keep pure

white-painted kitchens looking

immaculately clean, so an off-white
shade may be more practical.
Dark colours can show
imperfections more readily, but
can also look very striking, especially
in a larger space where a statement
shade can anchor the kitchen
design in the room.
Try combining two colours: a
darker contrast on the island
creates definition, catches the
eye and enhances its effect as the
centrepiece of the scheme. 

For more inspiring

kitchen schemes,
scan this QR
code with your
smartphone. For
how to do this,
see page 11.

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BioFresh and
NoFrost fresh kitchen
thinking
The kitchen is the heart of the home, and for over
60 years, innovation has been at the heart of everything
Liebherr has done. Our fridge-freezers combine
BioFresh and NoFrost technology, features that actually
work to make your life easier and your food fresher.
BioFresh helps food retain vitamins, aroma and taste
for signicantly longer, with separate humidity controls
for optimum results. NoFrost technology delivers fast,
efcient freezing in a frost-free environment, meaning
every food item is kept in optimum condition because
Liebherr believes in fresh kitchen thinking.
To discover more visit myliebherr.co.uk
or call 08444 122655.

biofresh.liebherr.com

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| N E WS |

KITCHENS

The latest designs and appliances to update your cooking space

CHEFS CHOICE

HIGH
ACHIEVER

The modern Delphi 100cm

twin induction range cooker,
3,799, comes with a highgloss finish and a single
pressed hob which is easy to
clean, plus a full-size grill in
each oven, nine-function
cooking, heavy-duty shelves
and telescopic runners, all
designed for serious cooking
action. Adjustable legs also
offer a free-standing look.
Britannia, 01253 471001,
britannialiving.co.uk.

WOOD CAN NOW BE HEAT-TREATED FOR AN ALMOST

BURNT FINISH, HIGHLIGHTING THE NATURAL BEAUTY
OF ITS GRAIN AND REVEALING EXTRA DEPTH
MICHAEL GIANQUITTO, SALES DIRECTOR,
PEDINI LONDON, 020 7720 8311, PEDINILONDON.CO.UK

SHADES OF
MINIMALISM
Made from a single piece
of matt, powder-coated
aluminium, the Mingus
pendant, by Cecilie Manz for
Lightyears, is strikingly simple.
Choose from six subtle tones,
including Light Celadon
(below), and two sizes, from
188 for H21.3xdiam22cm.
Folklore, 020 7354 9333,
shopfolklore.com.

The BlancoVonda tap,

355, has a tall arched spout,
is ideal for large sinks and
its clean, simple lines will
suit even the most modern
minimalist kitchen design.
Blanco, 01923 635200,
blanco.co.uk.

HIDDEN DEPTHS
Now you see itnow you dont. Tall units from the
Duemilaotto system come equipped with drawers,
internal lights and shelving. Appliances, sinks and
laundry equipment can all be concealed behind sleek
bi-folding or pocket doors. Kitchens from 35,000.
Boffi, 020 7590 8910, boffiuk.com.

ALL TOGETHER NOW

The crisp, clean-lined Nightfly kitchen collection
seamlessly combines cooking, dining, storage
and display areas. It is shown here in glossy
Bianco lacquer with square built-in handles,
matt Dove Tortora modular wall panels and
aluminium shelves. Kitchens from 35,000.
Lida Cucina, 01189 241605, lidacucina.co.uk.

In a departure from its

signature palette of muted
shades, Plain English has
collaborated with interior
decorator Adam Bray
to produce a bolder
collection of paints for
its cabinetry, graced with
inherently English names,
such as Woollen Flump,
Scullery Latch and
Pretty Pickle. Kitchens
start at 40,000.
Plain English, 01449 774028,
plainenglishdesign.co.uk. 

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FEAT URE AMELIA THORPE

COLOUR
CODED

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DREAM BATHROOM
Designer Karin Verzariu combines luxury finishes and rich materials
in a striking scheme with subtle Art Deco undertones

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FACT FILE
DESIGNER Karin Verzariu,

Key Interiors, 05601 267291,

keyinteriors.com.
BUDGET From 60,000.
SOURCES Bath, Bette,
0844 800 0547, bette.co.uk.
Bath shower screen,
Majestic, 0844 800 1500,
majesticshowers.com.
Bespoke vanity unit,
Key Interiors, as before;
manufactured by Symm,
020 7411 9011, symm.co.uk.
Marble surfaces and basalt
basins, Livra, 020 8944
8837, livra.co.uk. Shower
head and controls, Samuel
Heath, 0121 772 2303,
samuel-heath.com. Taps,
Lefroy Brooks, 01992 708316,
lefroybrooks.com. Wall
lights, Hector Finch, 020
7731 8886, hectorfinch.com.

FEAT URE LINDA CLAYTON | PHOTO GRAPH S DARREN CHUNG

What is the space like?

The bathroom is in a renovated
two-bedroom apartment, in a
listed late-Victorian building
near Londons Strand. The
two-room space consists of the
main bathroom, shown here, and an adjoining
shower room. We couldnt combine them due
to a load-bearing column, but the owners enjoy
the flexibility of having two rooms.
What was your design brief?
The main priority was to update the room, which
was crammed with outdated and oversized
fittings from the 1990s. We chose to introduce a
subtle Art Deco feel in keeping with many of the
period buildings in the area. The first challenge
was spatial, since the main bathroom is just
2x2.5m, but retaining the separate shower room
helped considerably. It meant we could focus on
bathing here and install a generous twin-basin
vanity that is comfortable for two to share.
Why the prominent use of marble?
Picking up on the luxury finishes that typified
the Art Deco period, we chose book-matched

statuary marble in both rooms to provide visual

continuity. We used quality marble supplier
Livra and requested that each piece of marble
be as large as possible to avoid joins, but small
enough to show off the book matching.

lighting to be used in refurbishments, so

we always like to be as green as we can. For
decorative purposes we have also added a
pair of Art Deco-inspired wall lights from
Finch. Installing them directly on to the mirror
is an effective way to add a glamorous feel.

What is the key piece in this room?

The wall-hung vanity unit is pivotal to the
design. It gives the illusion of greater space,
enhanced by LED lighting recessed beneath
it for a floating effect. The unit itself, which
includes a striking solid basalt double basin,
is substantial enough to create an impact. Its
constructed from tulipwood with a light browny
grey coloured stain matched to the mushroom
coloured veins in the marble, and has plenty of
storage within. Geometric, Art Deco-inspired
handles lend a smart finish.

Any additional practical features?

Although there is a separate and very spacious
shower, we wanted to install another one
over the bath so that both rooms can be used
for showering, for example, when guests are
staying. For this reason, both rooms also have
a WC. The fixed rose-style shower head
over the bath is on a pivot, ideal for avoiding
getting your hair wet when showering, and
theres also a hand-held pull-out spray for
rinsing out the bath.

Can you tell us about the lighting plan?

We have used energy-efficient cool light,
IP-rated LED downlights, as well as wall
washers, which consist of tiny linked LEDs.
The wall washers were also used under the
wall-hung unit. Building regulations require
a high percentage of energy-efficient

What is the key to this rooms success?

We have made the most of a small room
with interesting reflective light-coloured
materials and good planning. While the
design looks supremely elegant, it also
features all the practicalities required of a
contemporary bathroom. Q

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Celia Rufey answers your interior design questions and decorating dilemmas
EXPERT
PROFILE
Celia Rufey has been
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decorating expert
for more than 30 years. She has also
designed her own range of fabrics.

IS T H ERE A U NION JACK

FABRIC SU ITABLE FO R
U PH OLST ERY ?
I WANT TO COVER A CHAIR IN
UNION JACK FABRIC FOR MY SONS
BEDROOM, BUT HAVENT BEEN ABLE
TO FIND ONE. CAN YOU HELP?
DY, London N10.

W H I C H FLO O R PO LI SH WI LL GIV E A SAFER

NON-S LI P FI N I SH?

CAN YOU SUGGEST A TINTED WAX POLISH

FOR UNSEALED WOOD FLOORS? THE SURFACE
SHOULD NOT BE SLIPPERY WHEN FINISHED.
FS, Salisbury, Wiltshire.

Not all companies that produce wax polish for wood floors would give me an
assurance that the finish would be non-slip. However, David Bundy at Mylands,
020 8670 9161, mylands.co.uk, told me the key to getting a non-slip finish is to
apply the wax with an ordinary decorating brush, leave it for 30 minutes then treat it to
extensive buffing. He explained that the wax will then penetrate the wood and harden,
adding that the longer it is buffed the less slippery it will be. The product he recommends is
Mylands Wax, a paste wax in Clear, Light Brown, Antique Brown, Rustic Brown, Stripped
Pine, Antique Mahogany and Dark Oak. The polish comes in a 400g size at 10.68, or 5 litres
at 48.54, which covers around 35sq m. WS Jenkins, 020 8808 2336, wsjenkins.co.uk,
produces three floor waxes, its Paste Floor Wax being its least slippery formulation. Besides
Clear, it comes in Mid and Light Brown at 11.48 for 400g; 26.85 for 2.5 litres and 36.81
for 5 litres. Any polished wax floor will become slippery if liquid is spilled on it.
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Emily Bond, 0117 376 3067, emilybond.co.uk,

has a printed linen called Union Jack, 140cm
wide, which costs 48m. Modelli Fabrics,
01949 851116, modellifabrics.com, can supply
upholstery weight chenille in two colourways:
Britannia 1948, celebrating the previous
British Olympics, is a faded sepia, and
Britannia 2012 (below), salutes last years
Olympics with a flag in bright red and blue.
The fabric is woven with two flag images,
placed side by side across the width of the cloth
as its popular for cushion covers. Between each
pair and the next pair below is a woven dotted
line, which can be pulled out when the fabric is
used for upholstery. There are approximately
four flags to a metre and the fabric costs
around 36m. Im forwarding cuttings. I
also looked into the possibility of using real
flags for upholstery, but most are currently
made in knitted
polyester. One flag
supplier, Banner
Box, 01246
472949, banner
box.co.uk, can
custom-print a
Union Jack or a
sequence of them
in a size specified
by the client, on to
heavy canvas 2m
wide, for 80m.

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I NDU S T R I A L SEATI N G?

HOW TO SU B M IT
YOUR QUESTIONS

I WOULD LIKE SOME VINTAGE

FACTORY STOOLS OR CHAIRS FOR
MY KITCHEN. CAN YOU TELL ME
WHERE I SHOULD LOOK?

The House Clinic service is free to

Homes & Gardens subscribers.

The Old Cinema, 020 8995 4166, theold

cinema.co.uk, restores lots of vintage
industrial furniture, mainly from factories in
the US and France. A variety of swivel chairs
used by machinists from the 1930s to the
1950s cost from 80 to 200 each. Ormston
Saint, 0845 606 0304, ormstonsaint-antique
furniture.co.uk, is an online supplier of
restored vintage industrial furniture. Its stock
usually includes 1950s Bauhaus swivel chairs
(below) and 1940s machinists chairs. These
are priced from 250 to 395, including
mainland UK delivery. For new stools in an
industrial style, look at the Turner swivel
stool with wooden seat, priced from 79 at
Cult Furniture, 020 8185 6960, cultfurniture.
com, and the Industrial Twist iron stool
with mango wood seat, 120 at Cox & Cox,
0844 858 0744, coxandcox.co.uk.

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WHO SELLS T H IS ST YLE

O F BIRDH OU SE?
WHERE WILL I FIND A BIRDHOUSE
IN THE SHAPE OF A REAL HOME?

WH ICH STAIR RU NN E R
WILL BE FAMILY FR IE N DLY ?

DB, Lancaster, Lancashire

WERE LOOKING FOR A CUT-PILE

RUNNER BUT, WITH THREE CHILDREN,
IT HAS TO BE EASYCARE. CAN YOU
SUGGEST A STRIPE OR GEOMETRIC
IN A PRACTICAL COLOURWAY?

The following websites offer birdhouses

and also bird feeders in a variety of
house shapes. The most architectural is the
Hanging Bird Townhouse, 45, from
Berry Red, 0845 450 3937, berryred.co.uk.
Also look at Sparrow & Finch, 01892 861202,
sparrowandfinch.co.uk, where birdhouses
are named after well-known hotels. There
are small houses for wall fixing, such as
The Berkeley, 59, Four Seasons, 99, and
The Metropolitan, 35, as well as tall
stand-alone models such as Claridges
(above), with its tiled roof, 395. Try Garden
Trading, 0845 608 4448, gardentrading.
co.uk, for the Wooden birdhouse, 17.50.
Not on the High Street, 0845 259 1359,
notonthehighstreet.com, supplies bird
houses from a number of small companies,
including a Country Cottage, 44, and
Beach Hut models, from 49 each.

IF YOU CANT FIND THREAD THATS A PERFECT MATCH

TO FABRIC WHEN SEWING FURNISHINGS, A SHADE
DARKER WILL BE LESS VISIBLE THAN A SHADE LIGHTER.
REBECCA DAY, MERRICK & DAY, 01652 648814, MERRICK-DAY.COM.

TE, Northallerton, North Yorkshire.

Try Roger Oates, 020 7351 2288, rogeroates.

com, for cut pile pure wool Wilton runners.
Kensington Charcoal, 61cm wide, and
Bloomsbury Spice, 60cm wide, are neat
geometrics in practical colours, which cost
122m. Go next to Brintons, 0800 505055,
brintons.co.uk, for the stri effect of
Sandalwood Strata in a mix of golds, soft
browns, blue, grey and coral, as well as Earth
Stripe and Truffle runners in mid and deep
taupe, all 80 per cent wool, 69cm wide,
58.65m. The Move collection at Louis de
Poortere, 0032 56 393 386, louisdepoortere.
be, has 80 per cent wool Wilton runners with
fine stripes in seven practical colourways.
The runners are 70cm wide and cost around
52m. You could also try Alternative
Flooring, 01264 335111, alternativeflooring.
com, for its Quirky collection of cut pile 80
per cent wool runners. Tess, 69cm wide,
96m, is a smart diamond and dot in black,
grey, natural and blue colourways. 

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DINING AREA
Full-height glazed doors,
which open on to the garden,
have replaced the thin windows
of the original 1960s extension.
Heath walnut table, 3,300,
Benchmark, 01488 608020, bench
markfurniture.com. Polo chairs,
489 each, Robert Langford, 020
7352 1871, robertlangford.co.uk.

BRIDGING THE GAP

With their children grown up but not yet fully flown the nest, Laura and Piers Bartlett
have reinvented their London home to accommodate the familys changing needs
WORDS SERENA FOKSCHANER | PHOTOGRAPHS ALICIA TAYLOR

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INFORMAL
SEATING AREA
To open up the dining area
further, a wall was removed
and the resulting space used
as a place where family and
friends can sit and talk or
watch the TV (which sits on
the chimney breast) while
meals are prepared. Sliding
pocket doors (not shown)
make it possible to contain
the cooking and eating areas
away from the living room.
Allen sofa, made to order, from
12,200, Minotti, 020 7323 3233,
minotti.com. Bora Da Long
cushions (patterned), 70 each,
SCP, 020 7739 1869, scp.co.uk. 

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aura Bartletts opinion of the Victorian home she

shares with her family in south London changed
dramatically two years ago. It was a blustery
spring afternoon and a friend had come round
for tea. As the kettle hissed, her friend gazed contentedly
around the countryfied kitchen, with its twiddly columns
and cream units scratched and scuffed by years of
toddlers on trikes and scampering dogs, before declaring,
with a contented sigh, You know, what I love best about
this house is that it is so lived in.
Instead of taking the well-intended comment as a
compliment, Laura and her husband Piers decided it was
time to take action. Their four children were growing up,
so now might have been an appropriate moment to up
sticks and downsize. Instead, the Bartletts decided to stay
put and invest in a gutsy, rip-to-the-rafters rebuild. Or,
as their interior designer, Harriet Forde, puts it, They
reinvented the house for the 21st century, swapping the
worn gentility of a much-loved family home for the more
polished, grown-up interior you see today.
We had done bits over the nineteen years wed lived
here, but the house had so many flaws: the extension was
dark, there were awkward steps and uneven floors and
the basement was a rabbit warren, explains Laura. This
situation was to be rectified with the help of architect
Simon Baker of Nash Baker. He originally proposed
rebuilding the wonky 1960s extension at the back of the
house but, as discussions deepened, Simon put his case

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for a more radical overhaul that would totally reconfigure

the space, introducing light, volume and a more logical
circulation into the once higgledy-piggledy four-storey
Victorian interior.
The revised plan meant that the house was not
extended in any way, but everything was designed to
amplify the sense of volume. Instead of a poky entrance
hall, you now step into a bright vestibule, where creamy
limestone flooring, as glossy as royal icing, stretches as
far as the eye can see. The original staircase was moved to
the left, where it now curves gracefully around a large
stairwell. Gone, too, are the toe-stubbing steps to the
living room and, throughout, uneven floors have been
levelled to emphasise the air of easy elegance.
The most eye-popping transformation of all, however,
took place at the back of the house, in the basement and
ground floor. The existing lacklustre extension was
rebuilt using a mix of copper cladding and soaring
windows to replace the stingy originals. On the ground
floor, over-scaled wooden louvres shade the window by
the kitchen sink, providing tantalising peeks of green
foliage beyond. In place of rickety treads, gleaming stone
stairs lead you down to the basement transformed by
large glass doors that look out at a sleek, minimalist
haven, which garden designer Charlotte Rowe has
created out of the bike-strewn backyard.
Mindful that children are more likely to stay at home
for longer in these challenging economic times, the

EXTERIOR
Architect Simon Baker
rebuilt the old extension
to introduce light and
space to the ground floor
and basement, while new
steps seamlessly link
the house and garden.
Architect, Nash Baker, 020
7229 1558, nashbaker.co.uk.
Garden design, Charlotte
Rowe, 020 7602 0660,
charlotterowe.com.

KITCHEN
In the rebuilt extension,
full-height glazing with
wooden louvres brightens
the kitchen, open-plan
dining space and informal
seating area at the back
of the house.
Kitchen, including appliances,
52,000, Mark Plant, 020 8871
9799, markplant.co.uk.

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LIVING ROOM
With the floors newly levelled,
bespoke furniture, carefully
selected artworks and soft,
powdery hues combine to
create a restful, composed air.
Bespoke coffee table, 3,100,
Adam Williams Design, 01749
830505, adamwilliamsdesign.co.uk.
Carver chairs in Striking Stitch
in Olive/Teak, 134m, Lee Jofa,
020 7351 7760, leejofa.com.

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FORMAL
LIVING ROOM
Rejuvenating the property for
the 21st century also involved
jettisoning old furniture in
favour of bold new pieces,
which echo the confident feel
of the redecorated house.
Constance lamp, 3,156.60,
Emily Todhunter at Best & Lloyd,
020 7610 9191, bestandlloyd.com.
Champagne side table
(on right), 2,945, Adam Williams
Design, 01749 830505,
adamwilliamsdesign.co.uk. 

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STUDY AREA
This library-inspired space at one end
of the family room (opposite page) was
created in response to Lauras wish for
a desk that was not only practical, but
also attractive to look at. The orange
walls match the sofa perfectly, helping
to unify the two zones.
Chat-Board in Orange, from 129 including two
magnets and marker pen, C2 Furniture,
0845 299 6477, c2-furniture.co.uk.
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FAMILY ROOM
The layout of this basement space was
streamlined and the windows enlarged to
lighten what is now a smart live-work
space for parents and grown children alike.
Naviglio sofa in Orange, 11,715, The Conran Shop,
020 7589 7401, conranshop.com. Floral cushions in
Voyage 19425, 172m, Zimmer + Rohde, 020 7351
7115, zimmer-rohde.com. 

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QUIET TONES OF SAGE GREEN, BRONZE AND PUTTY IN SILKS AND

SEAGRASSES UNIFY THE HOUSE AND ENHANCE ITS EASY FLOW
MAIN BATHROOM
From the marble-lined
walk-in shower and the
movement-sensitive
lighting to Lauras
longed-for egg-shaped
bath, luxury is the order
of the day here.
Stone One free-standing
bath, 7,560, CP Hart,
0845 873 1121, cphart.co.uk.

GUEST BEDROOM
The basement was gutted
and redesigned to include
this comfortable room for
visitors (above right).
Lily Garnet table lamp,
567, Heathfield & Co, 01732
350450, heathfield.co.uk.

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Bartletts wanted a layout that would suit an older family.

A pragmatic reshuffle was undertaken so that on the
top floor, walls were moved to create two bathrooms
and three equal-sized bedrooms, complete with clutterswallowing storage. The first floor is now an indulgent
suite of rooms for Laura and Piers. Here, a guest bedroom
was transformed into a dressing room lined with butterypale cupboards, while next door lie the main bedroom and
bathroom, with the latter including Lauras long-yearned
for oval bath (I tested lots in the showrooms to find the
ideal shape,), which floats as serenely as a schooner at
sea. In the basement, once the gloomy domain of old TVs
and treadmills, you now find a smart bedroom and a
family room with a sprawling, Herms-orange sofa for
communal nights in.
Previously, the house had been a cosy mishmash of
prints and pelmets with lots of blue and white layers of
decoration left over from previous owners, Laura recalls.
With the rebuild, though, the Bartletts were able to start
from scratch, giving them the luxury of pulling together
a cohesive palette that runs from top to bottom. Guided
by Harriet, the couple swapped fussier patterns for

plains, and bright colours for quiet tones of sage green,

bronze and putty in silks and seagrasses, all of which unify
the house and enhance its easy flow while echoing the
dense greenery in the new garden.
Reinventing the house has not only meant that
the family now spends more time at home; it also
provided the excuse for a therapeutic clear-out. Wobbly
wardrobes, scribbled-on desks and Blu Tack-laden
posters were carted off to the charity shops, much to the
childrens horror. In their place, Harriet commissioned
furniture by talented British makers, including a pair
of wing-back armchairs by Robert Langford and a
weighty bronze and limestone table by Adam Williams;
all of them large and bold enough to hold their own in
the confident new setting.
Nowadays, guests are served tea in celadon-green
cups instead of mismatched china. Shoes, games kits
and family paraphernalia are concealed from view and
there is not a scuff mark in sight. But not everything has
altered. Listen closely and you will hear the strains of
Radio 4 drifting from the concealed speakers. That is one
aspect of home life that will never change, says Laura. 

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MAIN BEDROOM
To replace the fussy
prints and finishes of
the previous decoration,
designer Harriet Forde
worked with Laura to
select a cohesive palette
of natural tones and
textures, which enhance
the airy elegance of the
new interior.
Interior design, Harriet Forde
Design, 020 7706 7985,
hf-design.co.uk. Headboard
covered in Spider, 127.40m,
Neisha Crosland, 020 7657
1150, neishacrosland.com.

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THE
ONLY
WAY
IS UP

In a bid to find more

space, Mark Egerstrom
has added a wood-clad
tower to his 1920s
cottage in Los Angeles
WORDS ALICE WESTGATE
PHOTOGRAPHS LISA ROMEREIN

EXTERIOR
A Ficus hedge shields
the new extension
and the old cottage,
which sits to its right,
from the busy street.

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LIVING AREA
The focal point of this
double-height space is a black
cedar wall that forms a visual
link with the garden beyond.
Zig Zag chair in Yellow, 1,062,
Gerrit Rietveld at Cassina, 020 7584
0000, cassina.com. La Bohme
stool/table in Red, 102, Philippe
Starck for Kartell at Panik Design,
01908 307020, panik-design.com.

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hen Mark Egerstrom and Brian Grosdidier,

the owners of a small 1920s cottage in
West Hollywood, decided they needed to
create some extra space, their only option was
to build upwards. To this end, they installed a tall, narrow
structure on top of their tiny garden and finished it off with a
glamorous roof deck that basks in the Californian sunshine.
It was a huge challenge to work with such a limited floor
area, admits interior designer Mark, who, along with Brian,
a teacher and painter, shares the house with their four-yearold son, Max. Going vertical was the only answer, Mark
says of the plan that enabled the couple to make the most of
what is a fantastic location in the heart of Los Angeles.
One of ten similar cottages in a small residential enclave,
the property is sandwiched between Sunset and Santa
Monica Boulevards, with the famous Viper Room nightclub
and the inspirational Pacific Design Centre close by. Some of

KITCHEN
Unobtrusive glass doors created from shower fittings
allow the outdoor space to merge with the cooking area.
Design, Mark Egerstrom, 001 310 766 4439, markegerstrom.com.
Cabinetry, Case and Grain, 001 323 514 7823, caseandgrain.com.

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HALL AND
DINING AREA
The hall table acts as
a form of functional
art, ready to be pressed
into service when
friends come to dinner.
Vintage light fitting,
Inheritance, 001 323 658 6756,
inheritanceshop.com.

LIVING AREA
Mark has devised an
ingenious camouflage for
the TV by installing it in
a recess above the fireplace
(opposite page, below)
and covering it with a
photograph when not in use.
Photograph, Robin Layton,
001 310 920 1666,
robinlayton.com.

MAXS ROOM
A vintage bed frame
and cupboard cope easily
with the rough and tumble
of life with a small child.
Jackie, 1964 reproduction
print, 49.95, Easy Art,
0845 166 2732, easyart.com.

GLASS WALLS TRICK YOU INTO

THINKING THAT THE LIVING SPACE
EXTENDS UP TO THE HEDGES
THAT SURROUND THE PLOT

GARDEN
The small water feature
a hand-forged iron spout
emptying into a zinc
trough is a contemporary
take on classic fountains
seen by Mark while
studying in Italy.
A Chair, 236, Tolix at Aria,
020 7704 6222, ariashop.co.uk.

the neighbouring cottages had already been renovated in a

style that was faithful to the era, but this one, which Mark
and Brian bought in 2007, had no remaining original
features. As a result, the couple had no qualms about drastically remodelling the property over the next two years,
altering the existing house to accommodate a kitchen and
two bedrooms, and creating a dramatic 20-foot-high living
room overlooked by a mezzanine office in the new extension.
Mark, whose portfolio includes a nursery for Suri Cruise,
was well prepared for the task. I trained as an architect but
swapped to interiors and renovations when I realised that I
tackled every project from the inside out, he says. I find the
crossover useful, though, because now I tend to think more
architecturally than many interior designers.
This approach explains the bold spatial design of the new
property and its numerous glass walls, which trick you into
thinking that the living space extends right up to the hedges
that surround the plot. I wanted it to be a frameless house,
says Mark, with nothing to stop your eye. He has also used
vast expanses of wood in the interior but, instead of choosing
the usual pale finishes (perhaps a more predictable choice
given the modest dimensions of the rooms), he has opted for
black cedar and ebonised oak. It seems strange, but these
dark colours make everything look bigger, he says.
Elsewhere, walls are uniformly white, a look that Mark
refers to as the gallery aesthetic, as it shows off large
canvases, several of which were painted by Brian. Similarly
museum-like are Marks many carefully curated displays of
salvaged and reclaimed artefacts. He admits to being quite
surprised by the quantity on show, I claim to be a minimalist, but actually I have a lot of stuff, he laughs. I enjoy
collecting things and showing them off against a sparse
background. Repurposing old pieces is a particular passion;
I love to find a diamond in the rough.
Yet Mark professes to be slightly bored with the current
craze for all things mid-century. It is far more interesting to
juxtapose different eras that complement and enhance one
other, he says, but it has to be done with a little finesse or it
just looks a jumble.
Thanks to Marks exceptional vision, the new house
strikes the right balance between high design and real life.
Maybe that is because the building itself, like much of its
contents, has been repurposed. I prefer to design around
something that exists than to be faced with a blank sheet of
paper, Mark muses. Restraints, such as the ones we encountered here, can often be a rich source of inspiration. 

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MAIN BATHROOM
The shower opens on to
a small decked area. It is
a contained and private
space, says Mark, but
it feels as if you are
showering in the garden.
Axor Starck plate overhead
shower, 180mm, 338.40,
Hansgrohe, 01372 472001,
hansgrohe.co.uk. Mykolas linen
bath towel in Black, $140,
Anichini, 001 800 553 5309,
anichini.com. Similar stool,
Colby accent stool, 60.97,
Pottery Barn, 001 888 779 5176,
potterybarn.com.

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ENTRANCE HALL
A gentle palette of creams
and taupes gives the wide
hall a calm look that sets
the decorative tone for the
rest of the house.
Hagga Stripe rug, from
356.40sq m, Kasthall at Sinclair
Till Flooring Company, 020 7720
0031, sinclairtill.co.uk. Artwork by
Donald Sultan, sourced by Sima
Familant, 001 646 344 1444,
simafamilant.com. 

BEST OF
BOTH
WORLDS
Featuring airy open-plan
spaces, streamlined furniture and
contemporary artworks, the
Hampshire home of Chloe and
Richard Foxe offers polished urban
style in an idyllic pastoral setting
WORDS SERENA FOKSCHANER | PHOTOGRAPHS BENEDICTE AUSSET

KITCHEN
Instead of a formal dining
room, the Foxes opted for
a relaxed eat-in kitchen,
transforming the setting
with leather bar stools
(left) and a striking
pendant light designed
by Helen Green.
Camargue solid oak dining
chairs in Linen Grey, 169
each, Oka, 0844 815 7380,
okadirect.com.

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here was a time when the words rural idyll evoked

a vision of rusticity: low beams, flagstones and a
dresser festooned with gaily painted mugs thrown
in for good measure. But taste moves on and, nowadays,
well-heeled urbanites crave a place where paddocks, ponies and
pastoral peace sit happily alongside the perks of modern
design unfussy furnishings, open-plan spaces and enough
bathrooms and iPod docks to keep picky city guests happy.
Chloe Foxe and her husband Richard exemplify this new
breed of country dweller. A hard-working pair of Londoners
with two young children, they knew exactly what they did not
want their rural retreat to look like. Nothing too dark or formal,
says Chloe, adding, chintzes and lots of overblown prints are
not for us, nor was a hodgepodge of furniture. What the Foxes
did want, however, strikes you as soon as you arrive at their

LIVING ROOM
Here, dark colours and challenging contrasts have been replaced
with a mix of textured walls and calming shades (also right),
which offset the bespoke furniture and fittings to great effect.
Coffee table and light fittings, Helen Green Design, 020 7352 3344,
helengreendesign.com. Artwork by Kamrooz Aram, kamrooz.com.

LIBRARY
Once a formal dining room, the library (left) was designed as
a masculine retreat, where specially commissioned chairs and
oak cabinetry evoke the feel of a gentlemans club.
Similar armchairs, The Commander in Deep Moss brushed linen cotton,
585 each, Sofa.com, 0845 400 2222, sofa.com.
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MAIN BATHROOM
Garish yellow and black were
replaced with minimal
decoration and a delicate
small-print wallpaper to
create a calm-inducing space.
Wallpaper, Crabapple in Pink, 120
a roll, Knowles & Christou, 020 7352
7000, knowles-christou.com.

In the 1920s, the then owner radically altered the interior, resulting in
the well-lit sweep of rooms that flow across two floors

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Hampshire house: subtly textured walls, calm colours and a

brace of artworks which would not look out of place in a Chelsea
apartment all set the tone for an interior that is, says Chloe,
neither too urban or too countrified.
It is a look that also reflects the skills of their designer,
Natalia Miyar, who inherited the title of head designer at Helen
Green Design after the eponymous founder died last year.
Natalia not only grasped the Foxes wish for a look that balances
bespoke with high street, she also understood their ideal of a
non-rustic hideaway with a pulled-together, calming style.
I think town dwellers now want to enjoy country life with more
comfort and polish, explains Natalia.
It helped, too, that the house needed no structural work. In
the 1920s, the then owner, gripped by modishly Modernist
ideas, radically altered the interior, resulting in the well-lit
sweep of rooms that flow across two floors unhindered by
beams or rustic nooks. It was this unfussy layout that drew
the Foxes here after a fruitless trawl of Cotswolds properties.
For the next nine months, an intensive top-to-toe redecoration
plan was put in play to create a symphony of tones and textures,
with linens, fine wools and velvets being set against pale lilac,
grey or smokey blue. There was just one internal reorganisation,
with the formal dining room being converted into a den for a
modern country gentleman, replete with wing-back chairs and
sleek gadget-concealing oak bookcases. A vast dining table was
then installed in the equally expansive new kitchen.
In keeping with the pulled-together look, every piece was
bought especially for the house. Sofas and tables, light fittings,
even milk pitchers were sourced to suit the proportions of
each room, while New York art consultant Sima Familant
tracked down the striking paintings. When a particular object
proved elusive, British craftsmen were commissioned. So, a
coffee table with storage that does not overpower its setting was
specially fashioned, as was a shapely green glass table lamp and
bedside tables in subdued limed timbers, all of which chime
with the town-meets-country air of the house.
Urban comparisons, however, stop at the front door. Step
outside and you find a paddock with glossy ponies and a
well-stocked kitchen garden. Shadow-splashed downland
stretches ahead like a Paul Nash painting. It is this sense of
space and freedom that we value the most, says Chloe. At
weekends were all outside, whatever the weather, walking
the dog on the Downs or fishing in the chalk stream. Chintz
and beams may be out, it seems, but the essential ingredients
of the rural dream remain the same. 

GUEST BEDROOMS
The choice of smart, angular headboards (opposite page) gives
these rooms a contemporary feel. Lampshades in a contrasting
colour help to add definition to the schemes.
Similar lamp (opposite, top), Chamonix Crystal lamp, 522; oval shade in
Charcoal silk, 103; both Vaughan, 020 7349 4600, vaughandesigns.com.

FAMILY ROOM
In this welcoming space, the Foxes mixed bespoke and off the
peg pieces, which allowed them to keep to their strict budget.
Blind in Florence in Frost, 96m, de Le Cuona, 020 7584 7677, delecuona.com.
Ingrid rug, from 356m, Kasthall at Chaplins, 020 7099 0946, chaplins.co.uk.

UTILITY AREA
A butlers sink and
brick-effect tiling are
practical choices for
this hardworking room.

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SHAPED TO FIT

Nestled in Mill Valley north of San Francisco, Jeff and Beth Karsens
garden is a striking example of man moulding nature to create living art
WORDS AMANDA PATTON | PHOTOGRAPHS CLAIRE TAKAC S

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Garden designer Brandon Tyson

playfully uses massed plants and
topiary as paint and sculpture,
varying tones and textures to create
a three-dimensional tapestry.
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ead north over San Franciscos

Golden Gate Bridge, set your
compass for Mill Valley and you
will find yourself on the southeastern flank of Mount Tamalpais, which is
affectionately known by locals as Mount Tam.
As the urban sprawl of the city recedes, the
pace of life slows, tourists are less evident and,
if you spend any length of time here, you will
discover that a very different culture exists, one

where everything centres on the mountain.

Jeff and Beth Karsen come from Chicago,
but fell in love with the area around Mount
Tam 21 years ago. At first they simply invested
in a holiday house, but in 2005 they decided
to move to the area permanently and were
fortunate enough to find a property that had
space for them to develop a garden.
Most Mill Valley homes are built into the
mountainside and have very little in the way of

land or garden. So, when a not-quite-finished

architect-designed house with an almost
flat acre of ground came up for sale, Jeff and
Beth leapt at the opportunity to buy it. Turning
that acre of land into a garden, however, was
not all plain sailing. It has taken the Karsens
three attempts, but today they feel that they
have at last succeeded.
Though green to look at, the breathtakingly
beautiful landscape that is Mill Valley is, in

ABOVE The naturally sculptural cypresses that surround the house provided the inspiration for the garden style. BELOW Native Cupressus macrocarpa (Monterey cypress),
clipped box balls and a backdrop of Otatea acuminata aztecorum (Mexican weeping bamboo) create an intriguing combination. OPPOSITE PAGE Seen from the pergola on

the terrace, which offers breathtaking hillside views, the dramatic sweep of Acorus gramineus Ogon (golden Japanese rush) that edges the lawn draws the eye into the garden.

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Most Mill Valley homes are built into the mountain and have little in the way of a garden

ABOVE LEFT Huge blocks of yellow moss stone from Colorado divide the lawn from the terrace, echoing the gardens sculptural feel. ABOVE CENTRE Beautifully
textured ceramic containers from Thailand host native Agave Americana Cornelius. ABOVE RIGHT A pale yellow sea of Acorus gramineus Ogon adds soft textural interest.
OPPOSITE PAGE, TOP The main terrace overlooks dramatic red-coloured planting with the natural flora of the hillside beyond. OPPOSITE PAGE, BELOW Several slender

Cupressus sempervirens Swanes Gold have been trained into spirals, creating interesting vertical accents to balance the horizontal nature of the terrace.

fact, a harsh place to cultivate as it has very

little productive soil and no rain for months on
end. The first garden at the Karsens new house
was the result of landscaping work that
they had to do in order to obtain planning
permission; it was functional, but uninspiring.
For version two, the couple employed a
garden designer, but ironically found the
minimalist verging on basic design too
difficult to maintain. Finally, their interior
designer introduced them to Brandon
Tyson, a garden designer who has worked
with the difficult terrain of the Mount Tam
region for more than 30 years. Not only does he
understand what will and will not grow here,
more importantly, he understands how to
create a garden that is domestic in scale, but
bold enough to hold its own within the vast
surrounding landscape.
Working on the basis that they had picked
the best person for the task, Jeff and Beth
gave Brandon an open brief, allowing him the
freedom to do what he does best. Brandon, for
his part, took his cue from Jeff s interest in
art and has produced a garden that is both
sculptural and painterly.
The whole plot is encircled by numerous
100-year-old Cupressus macrocarpa (Monterey
cypress) and Brandon has used these naturally
sculpted plants to set the tone for the garden,

creating playful ambiguities between forms

shaped by the environment and those shaped
by man. At the garden entrance, for instance,
the long walkway is lined by the fluffy forms
of Otatea acuminata aztecorum (Mexican
weeping bamboo) that appear to be on the
verge of engulfing the artfully uneven rank of
perfectly clipped box balls below. Once inside
the garden, your eye is drawn to the huge
clipped zigzag columns of Ligustrum texanum
(waxleaf privet) that surround the lawn.
Reminiscent of works by the Romanian
sculptor Constantin Brancusi, the tailored
columns alternate with the bright yellow
feathery leaves of Robinia pseudoacacia
Frisia (false acacia).
Elsewhere, Brandon has carefully devised
a textural pale yellow sea of Acorus gramineus
Ogon (golden Japanese rush) to offset, like
a painting by Rousseau, a bowl of natural
cypresses underplanted with bamboos and
the large kidney-shaped leaves of Farfugium
japonicum Gigantea (giant leopard plant).
Planting this bowl-shaped area, however,
turned out to be one of Brandons greatest
challenges. A single track passes by at the
top of the bowl, and the Karsens had found
that curious passers-by would use this spot to
sit and gawp at the house and its garden.
Uncomfortable with this intrusion into their

privacy, Beth and Jeff asked Brandon for

additional planting. With very little soil
available on this rocky hillside, Brandon
created a series of short retaining walls, backfilled with imported soil, to allow layers of
plants to colonise the understorey. This
new planting has not only added another
painterly feature, it also provides essential
enclosure and screening.
While there are few floral elements in
evidence in the garden throughout the year, it
is rich in texture and interest, wit and artistic
illusion. And, in the clear Californian light, the
Karsens enjoy a constantly shifting view of
their surroundings for, as Jeff says, as the
light changes, everything changes. 

GARDEN GUIDE
ORIENTATION East-facing.

SOIL TYPE Very little superficial soil

over rock; what is there is heavy clay

to which lava rock has been added
to aid drainage.
SPECIAL FEATURES Mountainside
location with existing vegetation;
topiary and unusual plant sculptures;
massed pots from Thailand; block
planting for colour.
DESIGN Brandon Tyson, 00 1 707 290 2220.

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It is a hard place to cultivate as it has very little productive soil and no rain for months on end

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BEAUTY
REAWAKENED

Clothing designer Tracy Reese has applied her eye for colour and pattern
to the 19th-century interior of her Hudson home with spectacular results
WORDS KATRINA BURROUGHS | PHOTOGRAPHS BJRN WALLANDER

STAIRCASE

MAIN BEDROOM

The original floorboards, which date back to the

1850s, were kept but as the staircase is new, Tracy
felt comfortable covering the individual steps with
a brightly coloured deckchair-stripe runner.

Evidence of Tracys world travels and her love of a

relaxed style come to the fore here, with blue and white
china and cotton dhurries from India contrasting with
eastern European pieces, such as this ornate cabinet.

Similar runner, Chatham in Fern, 112m, Roger Oates, 01531 632718,

rogeroates.com. Similar reclaimed oak flooring, from 153.60m,
Drummonds Flooring, 01798 860100, drummondsflooring.co.uk.

Similar dhurrie, Sanskrit striped cotton dhurrie, 245, Oka, 0844 815
7380, okadirect.com. Similar jug (on top of cabinet), Denby large
white jug, 13.10, John Lewis, 0845 604 9049, johnlewis.com.

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MAIN BEDROOM
Low ceilings, black walls and a note of pattern
give this room a wonderfully intimate feel.
Similar paint, Pitch Black, Full Gloss, 50 for 2.5 litres,
Farrow & Ball, 01202 876141, farrow-ball.com.
Tracy Reese bedlinen, from $198 for a twin
duvet cover, Anthropologie, us.anthropologie.com. 

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DINING ROOM
Boldly framed Indian
artworks depicting the
Hindu deities Ganesha
and Lakshmi sing out
against the shell pink wall.
Table, a slab of natural oak with
fluorescent yellow metal, $2,200,
From the Source, 001 718 532
1671, fromthesourceny.com.
Similar dining chair covers,
Henriksdal, 20 each, Ikea, 0845
358 3363, ikea.com/gb.

KITCHEN
Woven chairs stained
pale sage and a
white-painted table
lend a fresh, clean feel.
Similar chairs, Casablanca
dining armchairs in Natural, 195
each, Lloyd Loom, 01227 812777,
lloyd-loom-furniture.co.uk.

eady-to-wear collections by Manhattan designer

Tracy Reese are known for their saturated hues
and dynamic yet feminine pattern, so it is no
surprise to find that her four-bedroom country
retreat in upstate New York shares the same bold, joyful
spirit. The 1850s farmhouse lies just south of the historic
Hudson district and two hours north of the city, where
Tracy spends her week creating feel-good fashion, worn
by fans who include Michelle Obama. Since buying the
property in 2006, she has carried out a gentle restoration,
preserving the buildings character and revitalising the
rooms with fresh prints and natural materials.
Tracys aim was to create a haven, where she could
unwind from her demanding schedule and entertain
friends and extended family. I love colour and I love
pattern, says the designer, but Ive tried to strike a
balance between what is soothing for you and what is
soothing for your guests. I felt colour mixed with white
was what was right for this house.
Born in Detroit and a resident of New York since 1982,
Tracy was a confirmed city girl, but over the past decade
she has discovered the attractions of country living.
I never thought I was the type of person to want to
commute at the weekend, but it got to the point I was
so stir crazy in the summertime that I just wanted to
rent a car and drive out of the city, she says. Then you
realise that New York is so much more than just
Manhattan. Tending the garden, watching the flowers
bloom and the trees change with the seasons, its another
life. Its like a reawakening.
Tracys new home has not only helped her get closer to
nature, it has also provided her with an instant link to the

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SUNROOM
With natural materials
including seagrass and
linen, the simple dcor
in this serene space
reflects the propertys
rustic roots.
Similar sofa, Puerto Rico
sofa set in Standard Coffee,
2,199, Oceans Outdoor
Furniture, 0808 252 6615,
oceansrattanfurniture.com.
Similar patterned cushion,
Manda Voile cushion cover,
22, Oka, 0844 815 7380,
okadirect.com.

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IM THE KIND OF PERSON WHO BELIEVES THAT ALL THE THINGS YOU
LOVE SHOULD MIRACULOUSLY WORK TOGETHER IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT
local community, courtesy of her neighbour, the person
who sold her the house. Hes in his eighties and he was
born in this house, says Tracy. Back in the early nineteenth century, his family farmed the whole area
and had pear orchards all around here. He looks out for
everyone on the street, comes round when Im doing
renovations and helps me assemble furniture.
What refurbishments there were have been simple
and sympathetic. I worked with the bones of the house,
Tracy explains. It has low ceilings because people
werent that tall back then. It has fantastic light, and I
wanted to keep that. I enclosed the porch to make a
sunroom; theres a view of a little well and its a great place
to sit and read. Under the watchful eye of her neighbour,
Tracy retained the original wide plank floors, gutted
the two bathrooms and stripped out decades of wallpaper
in favour of plain painted walls. Outside, she created a
patio and built the studio where she paints and sketches,
although she insists, Im not good, but if I keep at it,
I might come up with something that might be good.
You never know.
Tracy had no pre-planned decorating scheme,
but perhaps it is precisely this organic approach that has
helped create the informal, easy tone you see in the house

now. Im the kind of person who believes that all

the things you love should miraculously work together
in your environment. I love Chinoiserie, antiques and
textiles from India, blue and white pottery a lot of my
style is dreaming of fantastic lands. Work has frequently
taken Tracy abroad to see suppliers and makers in
Hong Kong, China and India, and her home reflects her
admiration for the skills she has discovered overseas.
Ive been to Rajasthan, Kerala, Bangalore and New Delhi,
and have seen so many crafts there. Every community
has its own speciality. Its overwhelming how much
artistry there is in India.
So how does decorating a home compare with
designing a fashion collection? Tracy says the domestic
project had more ups and downs than her day job. The
sourcing isnt as easy as going to the fabric fairs. For my
home, Im sourcing from scratch all the time. You have to
play a patience game and thats tough for me. There has
been the odd practical hiccup too. The black bedroom
has no wardrobe because I ripped it out to make more
space, but my father said, You need some place to hang
things, so I put up the little white Walmart coat rack. As I
told him, you dont need a whole wardrobe. Its about
relaxing in khakis, shorts and ugly shoes. 

SUNROOM
Tongue-and-groove
panelling has been used
on both the walls and
ceiling, adding a touch
of country charm.
Similar panelling, Tongue-andGroove kit, 189 for a 2m run,
Painted Wall Panelling, 0121 328
1643, paintedwallpanelling.com.
Similar cushions, St Davids
Cross cushions in Ember, 45
each, Melin Tregwynt, 01348
891644, melintregwynt.co.uk.

BATHROOM
A clever visual trick,
the shuttered mirror
brings a sense of depth
to this tiny space.
Similar tiles, Patina Gloss
Baltic Blue Mosaics, 49.04sq m,
Topps Tiles, 0800 783 6262,
toppstiles.co.uk.

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GUEST BEDROOM
Tracy kept the original
wallpaper here, adding her
own-design bedlinen to
provide a colourful focus
for the room. The artworks
were carefully chosen to
complement the bedding.
Similar wallpaper, Sigge
in Light Blue, 56.60 a roll,
Sandberg, 020 7823 3456,
sandbergab.se/en.

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A breath of

FRESH AIR

Alec and April Tideys waterside retreat

on a peaceful British Columbian island is
a lesson in the art of laid-back living
WORDS LAURA POWELL | PHOTOGRAPHS LISA ROMEREIN

DECK
An inviting hammock and
Adirondack chairs offer
the perfect spot from which
to enjoy the view across
the Strait of Georgia.
Similar hammock, Barbados
Natura double hammock, 72,
Four Kings Lane, 0843 523
5037, fourkingslane.co.uk.
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DINING AREA
Treasured finds, including
a light fixture from an old
school, Eames chairs found
in a junk shop and reclaimed
windows and doors, all help
add to the cabins character.
Similar table, Saarinen dining
table, diam120cm, 1,667.40,
Ambientedirect.com, 0870 005
2275, ambientedirect.com. 

CABINS
The guest cabin (left) and
main cabin (right) are made
of cedar logs, which were
painted white to reflect the
natural light. Displayed on
the main cabin terrace (below
right) is Aprils collection
of beachcombing finds.

LIVING AREA
The armchairs (below left)
were bought from a company
that rents furniture to film sets.
Interior design, April Tidey,
apriltidey.com. Similar rug,
cowhide rug, 230, Strawberry Hills
at Notonthehighstreet.com, 0845
259 1359, notonthehighstreet.com.

en years ago, this beautifully tranquil waterside residence on

Savary Island in British Columbia was a dilapidated fishermans cabin. It had been designed and built in 1980 by the
prefabricated homes company Pan Abode, but by the time April
and Alec Tidey visited it in 2003 it had degenerated completely. It was
dark, dingy and deeply unattractive, April recalls. However, I knew that
a coat of paint and a change of furniture would entirely renew it.
The transformation has been remarkable, but almost as remarkable
is the speed with which April accomplished it. She took just three days to
finish the bulk of the work, with the help of Alec a professional hockey
player turned businessman and a neighbour. This included painting
the walls, ceiling and plywood floors with a pigmented shade of white, as
well as treating the logs with primer and cutting into the doorways to

enlarge them. She then returned at a later date to complete the finishing
touches. The previous owner hadnt even removed his belongings, so I
dragged his furniture outside to allow me to paint , says April, a stylist
and interior designer. But the weather was terrible and whenever it
rained, I had to carry the furniture inside and wait for the next dry spell.
Three years later, the couple bought another prefabricated building
on the island. Originally used as a garage, it had been taken apart and
resembled a pile of lumber when the Tideys found it. Reconstructed by
Alec on the decking beside the original cabin, it now serves as a selfcontained cottage for visiting friends, while a large tent slung between
the two creates a third bedroom when needed.
Surprisingly, for such an ambitious project, the couple encountered
very few hurdles during the process. The trickiest part, it seems, was

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GUEST TENT
We use this space all
summer long for casual
dinners, says April
(opposite, below centre).
The tent is from a hardware
shop in Vancouver, while
the fir dining table was
handmade by Alec.
Similar chairs, Askholmen
folding chairs, 15 each, Ikea,
0845 358 3363, ikea.com/gb.

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GUEST LIVING ROOM
I dont have much attachment
to material objects, but I have a
few favourites I like to display,
including pieces by my friend
Patricia Larsen, says April of
the porcelain arranged on the
guest cabin shelves (far right).
Porcelain bowls, Patricia Larsen,
patricia-larsen.com, gracegallery.ca.

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transporting the furniture from Vancouver, where April and Alec were
living at the time with their son Matthew, 28, daughter Bridget, 25, and
beloved pug, Ruby. Travelling by van, the journey took them five long
hours and included two ferry crossings.
Though April was admirably focused and speedy when constructing
her island home, the atmosphere she sought to create within its walls
was quite the opposite. Everything about the interior is designed to feel
comfortable, deeply personal and, above all, relaxed. Many of the pieces
were bought from antiques and second-hand shops in Vancouver, or
were built by Alec with the help of a neighbour, including the distinctive
dining tables made from fir wood. One of the cabins shelves was crafted
from an untreated plank of driftwood and the items displayed on it
are equally unique, among them a pair of perfectly spherical rocks that

April found while beachcombing with her niece Lucy. The ceramics
throughout the cabins and the artwork on the guest cabin walls were all
created by Aprils friend, Canadian artist Patricia Larsen. Summarising
her mismatched yet harmonious haven, April says, I love simplicity yet
my house is filled with treasures. Im a scavenger, but an edited one.
A couple of years ago, April and Alec decided to sell their Vancouver
apartment and relocate to Mexico to open the Baja Beans Coffee
Roasting Company, but they still return to their Savary Island cabin for
three months each summer. Surely it seems a little less idyllic now they
spend the rest of the year surrounded by the different yet equally stunning landscape of the Baja California Peninsula? Life in Mexico is
beautiful, April says, with a smile. But it makes me appreciate our cabin
even more. After all, you can never have enough beauty in your life. 

GUEST TENT
Keeping decoration to a
minimum here ensures attention
is focused on Aprils pride and
joy her linen sheets from Los
Angeles company Matteo. They
feel heavier than and move
differently to cotton sheets, she
says. They are pure luxury.
Similar chest of drawers, Hana li oak
nine-drawer chest, 800, Habitat,
0844 499 1111, habitat.co.uk.
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SWEET
AS EDEN
A corner of Londons South Bank, known for its
iconic residential and commercial buildings, has
been transformed into an inspiring woodland fantasy
WORDS AMANDA PATTON | PHOTOGRAPHS MAX A RUSH

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As the garden is built over an

underground car park, particularly
deep tree planters are necessary
to allow for root growth. 

ucked behind Tate Modern on

Londons South Bank, amid the new
Neo Bankside residential development by Rogers Stirk Harbour, is an
extraordinary piece of contemporary design.
If landscape (and garden) design can be
described as a response to a site, then a quick
glimpse at the space that has been created
for the residents of this premium piece of
architecture is enough to show how difficult
that can be when the site consists of such
conflicting features, materials and scales.
Finding a visual language to sit comfortably
with the combination of new steel and glass
towers and the Georgian London-brick almshouses that line one side of the site was just one
of the challenges facing Gillespies landscape
architect Stephen Richards. He also had to
come up with a design that would suit an
awkwardly shaped site built on top of an underground car park, and which would work both as
a public right of way during daylight hours and
a private refuge for the residents of the luxury
apartments for the rest of the time.
The end result is one of the most exciting
new garden developments in London in recent
years. As Stephen explains, it was clear early on

that the landscape would be critical in holding

the site together. Rather than building a plaza,
Stephen understood that he needed to create a
garden that could be experienced while on the
move, so he designed the space as a network of
routes that can be explored. A central axis leads
you straight through the garden, while smaller
paths cross on the diagonal, with varying
paving styles and scales helping to differentiate
between public and private areas.
The real beauty of the garden, though, is
the interplay between the strong linear forms
and what is essentially woodland planting.
As Stephen says, The structure is very crisp,
so we could afford to make the planting loose.
We steered away from topiary as the space
itself is clipped. Instead, light and airy birches
and alders, creating continuity with the
planting around neighbouring Tate Modern,
were grown especially for the site. Unusually,
they were deliberately produced with up to
26 feet of clear stem, which has resulted in
the trees having a more spindly form than
normal. This, in turn, has provided the garden
with a delicate screen that feels and looks
balanced with the surrounding buildings.
They create what Stephen describes as the

threshold to the garden linear groves of

trees marking out the boundaries between
public and private spaces.
Due to the public and shared nature of the
garden, Stephen has worked with soft landscaping specialist Growth Industry to develop
a form of woodland planting suitable for a
garden situation, giving visitors something
to enjoy throughout the year. The understorey
planting is evergreen and deciduous perennials, ferns and grasses with seasonal accents
that provide a tapestry of floral events. To
enable the residents to engage with the space,
the plants have also been selected with nectar
and foraging insects in mind to help improve
the biodiversity of the site. It is an approach
that has been so successful the garden now
includes some active beehives that are looked
after by the London Beekeepers Association.
This thriving ecosystem is reinforced by
clever visual imagery within the design, where
paths appear to crumble away at the edges.
As Stephen explains, This sense of erosion, of
plants taking over, signals a healthy place.
Managed carefully, it will become real and the
transition from awkward urban city space to
inner London woodland should be complete. 

| F I ND S E AS ONAL I DE AS FOR O U TDO O R SPACES AT HO U SETO HO ME.CO.U K /G AR DEN |

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IL LUST RATIO N SCOTT JESSOP

The extraordinary location

of the site demands a strong
scheme that holds its own
against iconic architecture
such as St Pauls Cathedral.

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A cloud-pruned
Pinus contorta Bonsai
is one of the few living
sculptures within the garden.

Soleirolia soleirolii, white

Pratia pedunculata Alba and
Lobelia angulata colonise the
spaces between the paving.

Stephen used silver-grey

granite for much of the
paving, and edged the
groves in black granite.
The combination of stone
and planting helps to anchor
the building in the space.

GARDEN GUIDE

ORIENTATION North-south. SOIL TYPE Loam-rich imported

Plantings of Quercus robur

(common oak) define the
intersection between
the new garden and the
Georgian almshouses.

topsoil with proprietary drainage layer. SPECIAL FEATURES

Urban woodland garden; bespoke raised planters.
LANDSCAPE DESIGN Stephen Richards, Gillespies, 020
7253 2929, gillespies.co.uk. SPECIALIST PLANTING DESIGN
Growth Industry, 01580 755699, growthindustry.co.uk.
The Neo Bankside garden is open to the public throughout
the year, during daylight hours; find further details at
neobankside.com/development/landscaping. 
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Dahlias

WITH THEIR VIBRANT COLOURS

AND PRECISION-CUT PETALS,
THESE HEAT-LOVING PLANTS ARE
ONCE MORE A FEATURE OF
DESIGNER SHOW GARDENS
WORDS VANESSA BERRIDGE | PHOTOGRAPHS ANNACK GUITTENY

Flowering through summer

and autumn, Dahlia Citizen is
an ideal choice for cut flower
arrangements. Pair with the
classic euphorbia-like
bupleurum for a dainty display.
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native of Mexico, the dahlia was

introduced into Europe to the Madrid
Botanical Gardens to be precise in 1789 and
since then, the tuberous perennial has enjoyed
wildly contrasting attentions, as the National
Dahlia Collections representation of the plant
from 1913 to 2013 so clearly displayed at this
years centenary Chelsea Flower Show. The
Victorians loved the blooms for their striking
forms and colours and created great dahlia
walks to advertise their extravagant use of
gardeners. By the late 20th century, however,
the general flower-loving public had developed
a love-hate relationship with the dahlia. Its
blowsy colours, bushy appearance and high
maintenance as a bedding plant were less
suited to the more free-flowing garden styles
that had developed, but it found a new popularity with allotmenteers, lovers of cottage-style
gardens and as a key feature of flower shows
across the land.
The recent resurgence of these glorious
plants was triggered by the late Christopher
Lloyd, who confidently mixed bright dahlias
through herbaceous borders. Today, Monty
Don picks rich, bold shades for his Jewel
Garden, while Dan Pearson admires the
interplay of differing flower shapes.
Eminently attractive to bees, dahlias have
dark foliage that is an excellent backdrop to
other shrubs and flowers both in the border and
in bouquets. Such is the revival of interest in
the dahlia that it is now an essential ingredient
in many florists designs, with the likes of
Hayford & Rhodes and the late Jane Packer
matching dahlias, for instance, with roses,
hosta leaves and the pure white flowers and oak
leaves of Hydrangea quercifolia Ice Crystal.
While it is unlikely the dahlia will ever
again be as rampantly popular as it was with
the Victorians, the plants extensive variety of
form and colour, and its versatility as a cut
flower, has enabled it to find a new fan base in
the 21st century.

CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP LEFT Planting

several D. Barbarry Sultan together will make a bold
statement; D. Waltzing Matilda looks good with the
foliage of a perennial such as Heuchera Marmalade; as
D. Floorinoor blooms until October, try it in a border
with similarly shaped monarda for late-summer colour;
collarette type D. Olivia is clump forming and prefers
a shady position; D. Magenta Star will flower from
June until first frost and is attractive to pollinators; the
shaggy semi-cactus D. Oakwood Firelight will
brighten up any dark border in late summer. 

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DAHLIA FLOWER TYPES

Constant breeding and selection has provided
the gardener with a wide variety of flowers to
grow. These are the ten types you will encounter.
Single Up to ten petals surrounding a central
disc, for example D. Waltzing Matilda.
Anemone Several rings of flattened petals
encircle a denser central group of shorter,
tubular petals, for example D. Floorinoor.
Collarette Single outer ring of petals, similar
to the single dahlia, but with a smaller inside
collar of petals surrounding the central disc of
the flower, for example D. Carstone Firebox.
Waterlily As the name suggests, this group
resembles a waterlily, with several rows of broad
curving petals and a flattish flower head, for
example D. Pearl of Heemstede.
Decorative Broad, flat, full double blooms,
with some curve, but no central disc visible,
for example D. Ruby Murray.
Ball Densely packed double flowers with
petals that are slightly curving and have rounded
tips, for example D. Barbarry Sultan.
Pompom Not dissimilar to ball dahlias, but
smaller and with petals that curve along their full
length to give a compressed-looking flower
head, for example D. Scaur Glen.
Cactus Double-flowered dahlias with
tapering petals and a slightly shaggy
appearance, for example D. Monk Marc.
Semi-cactus Similar to cactus dahlias, but
the petals are broader towards the centre of
the flower and curve more towards their tips,
for example D. Oakwood Firelight.
Miscellaneous Any other dahlias, which do
not fall into the other categories, for example,
D. Bishop of Llandaff.
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Dark purple pompom

D. Scaur Glen makes an
eye-catching addition to a
simple jam jar arrangement.

D. Pearl of Heemstede, with

its silvery-pink flowers, makes
an ideal container plant.
Team with grey Helichrysum
petiolare Goring Silver to
trail around the edge.

GROWING AND MAINTAINING DAHLIAS

Planting
QThe secret to growing good dahlias is

soil preparation. They like a free-draining soil

and hate wet clay.
QDahlia tubers can be planted out between
mid-May and mid-June.
QEarly in the year, remove all last seasons plant
material from the bed to stop the spread of
disease. Dig in well-rotted manure.
QRework about a month before planting and
incorporate organic slug pellets into the soil,
recommends Mike Mann, director of the
National Dahlia Collection in Cornwall.
QPlant in holes 15cm deep and 90cm apart
and drive in stakes when planting so as not to
damage the root system later on.
QDress with pelleted chicken manure or
a general purpose fertiliser.
QTo avoid problems with slugs, water on
nematodes or some kind of slug killer.

Maintaining
QKeep tubers well watered and feed
every three weeks with tomato food.

QWhen plants reach 15cm tall, pinch out the

apical meristems to encourage bushy growth.
QFor late flowers, cut back the first growth to
under 30cm in early June.
QDeadhead twice a week.

Lifting
QWhether or not you lift tubers in the autumn is

affected as much by your soil type as by where

you live, says Mike Mann. In certain areas of the
country, such as East Anglia, tubers can be left in
the ground to over-winter, but in damp Dorset,
for example, they need to be lifted.
QIf you are lifting dahlias, wait until first frost
turns them black, forcing all the sugars back into
the tuber in the ground.
QDig around the dahlia clump and lift the
tubers with a fork, taking care not to damage
them. Dry them out completely by standing
them upside down so all moisture runs away.
QDust with fungicide then store in a frost-free
dark shed, preferably in dry, spent compost, or
covered with 8-10cm of mulch.
QUse mouse traps as mice love dahlia tubers.

WHERE TO SEE
Biddulph Grange Garden,
Biddulph, Staffordshire ST8 7SD,
01782 517999, nationaltrust.org.uk/
biddulph-grange-garden.
Cragside, Rothbury,
Morpeth, Northumberland,
NE65 7PX, 01669 620333,
nationaltrust.org.uk/cragside.
RHS Garden Wisley, Woking,
Surrey GU23 6QB, 0845 260
9000, rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley.

WHERE TO BUY
National Dahlia Collection,
07879 337714, national-dahliacollection.co.uk.
J Parkers, 0161 848 1100, jparkers.co.uk.
Rose Cottage Plants, 01992
573775, rosecottageplants.co.uk.
Thompson & Morgan, 0844 573
1818, thompson-morgan.com.
Van Meuwen, 0844 557 1850,
vanmeuwen.com. 

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H&G | Garden design

DESIGNER
SECRETS

C R E AT I N G A N
U R B A N WO O D L A N D
You can establish a woodland, even in
relatively small spaces, if you choose
the right trees and plants. Ive used
Himalayan birches as they have light,
airy canopies and beautiful white
trunks that look dramatic all year, but
especially in winter. Box balls, ferns and
shade-loving flowers, including hardy
geraniums and Japanese anemones,
create a carpet of colour and texture
beneath the trees.

Sara Jane Rothwell explains how she

created this calm urban space in which
to unwind, entertain and exercise

THE BRIEF Although my clients gave me an open brief

for the design, they wanted a garden that would provide
them with a relaxing space which could also accommodate
a cedar lodge housing a gym.

DESIGNER PROFILE
Having spent 11 years travelling the
world as a theatre and film set designer,
Sara Jane Rothwell retrained in
horticulture and garden design at
Capel Manor College. She set up her
design practice in 2003, specialising in contemporary
urban gardens that demonstrate her eye for 3D design
and theatrical effects. Sara Janes business has gone from
strength to strength, and her award-winning designs
have brought her international recognition.
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T U R F F O R T H E P E R F E C T L AW N

INTERVIEW ZIA ALLAWAY | MA IN PHOTO GRAPH MARIANNE MA JERUS

DESIGNERS SOLUTION My clients were a Dutch

couple with teenage children who had recently acquired this
property in North London. My first thoughts were to include
a patio to catch the evening sun and to create more privacy,
as the whole space was overlooked by neighbours. I also had
to rethink the design of a deck next to the house, which was
surrounded by an unattractive balustrade. Added to this, the
garden sloped across its width.
First, I installed a beautiful balau fence around the
garden, with a pleached hornbeam hedge to provide more
height and to mask the surrounding properties. I designed
the patio and water feature to mirror the lines of the house
and installed the steps to create a smooth transition up the
slope. I love the way Corten steel develops a rusty patina, so I
decided to use this in a series of panels as subtle decoration
for the back of the patio. At the foot of the garden, a birch
grove is underplanted with ferns and flowers, while raised
beds, which replace the balustrading around the deck next to
the house, are filled with seasonal planting, which adds
splashes of pink, maroon and purple to the predominantly
green and white colour palette.

I love beautiful lawns, but they can be difficult to achieve

in shady urban gardens. I would recommend using a
qualified landscaper to prepare the site well, and ensure it
is level. I also use a grass called RTF (Rhizomatous Tall
Fescue), which tolerates both drought and waterlogging
and is ideal on clay soils. It grows well in sun or shade, and
although the blades are slightly thicker than some other
turfs, it always looks lush and green.

P O S I T I O N I N G PAT I O S
Although a dining area close to the house is practical, if
the garden faces north, like this one, and it is shaded for
part of the day, I often include another seating area to
catch the sun at other times. Here, the seating is westfacing so a large umbrella offers shade when needed, and
a gas-fuelled fire pit provides warmth and light after dark.

FACT FILE
KEY PLANTS
Anemone x hybrida
Honorine Jobert
(white Japanese anemone).
Betula utilis var.
jacquemontii

(Himalayan birch).
Buxus sempervirens.
Carpinus betulus
(hornbeam).
Dryopteris erythrosora
(copper shield fern).
Erysimum Bowless
Mauve (perennial wallflower).
Euphorbia amygdaloides
var. robbiae.
Geranium himalayense
Gravetye.
G. macrorrhizum.
G. phaeum Album.
Heuchera Palace Purple.
Hydrangea arborescens
Annabelle.
Iris Superstition.
Salvia sylvestris
Caradonna.
Tellima grandiflora.
Verbena bonariensis.
WHERE TO BUY

Barcham Trees, 01353 720950,

barcham.co.uk.
Burncoose Nurseries,
01209 860316, burncoose.co.uk.
Crocus, 0844 557 2233,
crocus.co.uk.
Lindum Turf, 01904 448675,
turf.co.uk.
Readyhedge, 01386 750585,
readyhedgeltd.com.
LANDSCAPE MATERIALS
The patio is sawn Yorkstone,
and the fencing is made from
balau hardwood. The Corten
steel panels and facing for the
water feature were supplied by
Glen Metals, and installed by
Belderbos Landscapes. The
water feature was specified by
Fairwater. The furniture is from
the Cloud range by Gloster.
WHERE TO BUY

Belderbos Landscapes,
020 8940 2832, belderbos.co.uk.
CED, 01708 867237, ced.ltd.uk.
Fairwater, 01903 892228,
fairwater.co.uk.
Glen Metals, 01236 424396,
glenmetals.com.
Gloster Furniture,
01454 631950, gloster.com.
CONTACT DETAILS
Sara Jane Rothwell, 07976 155282,
londongardendesigner.com. 

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Fruitful
ENDEAVOUR

Late summers stone fruits can be used in both sweet and savoury
dishes. Alice Harts vibrant recipes perfectly capture their versatility
STYLING KAREN AKHTAR | PHOTOGRAPHS JONATHAN GREGSON

ummer may start winding down this month, but

the greengrocers shelves are full to bursting with
the best of its fruits for a few weeks yet. Stone fruits
are at their cheapest, most plentiful and flavoursome
now, so it is an ideal time to seek out late cherries, plump
apricots, peaches and nectarines (both yellow and white),
along with early autumns damson and plum bounty. The
following recipes reflect Septembers light feel; they are
mellow and summery and, aside from a spot of chutney
stirring, they dont require hours spent in the kitchen.

POAC HED WH IT E PEACH ES (Serves 4)

THIS IS AN IMPOSSIBLY PRETTY PUDDING OF PINKS AND CREAMS. DELICATE WHITE PEACHES
ARE POACHED IN SWEET, VANILLA-SCENTED WINE TO BE EATEN UNADORNED OR WITH ICE CREAM
500ml dry white wine,
such as sauvignon blanc
120g golden caster sugar
2 pared strips lemon zest
12 vanilla pod, split, with
seeds scraped out
4 white flesh peaches,
ripe but firm

In a saucepan just big enough to

hold the peaches in one snug layer,
heat the wine, sugar, lemon zest,
half the vanilla pod and vanilla
seeds with 200ml water, stirring
until the sugar dissolves. Bring to
the boil then reduce the heat to a
gentle simmer. Score a small cross

in the base of each peach and

submerge them in the liquid,
poaching gently for 15-20 minutes,
until tender. Remove the peaches
with a slotted spoon and leave to
cool for a few minutes. Slip the
skins off and return only these to
the pan of pink syrup (the skins will

impart a deeper pink colour). Bring

the syrup up to a rolling boil and
reduce in volume by a third. Strain
over the peeled peaches and leave
to cool completely. The peaches
will keep, chilled and covered in
the syrup, for up to 2 days. Serve
whole, with ice cream. 
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B LUE C HEESE A N D RO CKET SALAD WIT H SOU RDOU GH CROU TONS

A N D A NECTARINE DRESSING (Serves 4)
SLICED NECTARINES, PEACHES AND APRICOTS MAKE EXCELLENT SALAD INGREDIENTS WHEN THEIR SWEETNESS IS BALANCED WITH A
SAVOURY COMPONENT. IF BLUE CHEESE DOESNT APPEAL, TRY FETA, MOZZARELLA, PARMA HAM OR SHREDDED ROAST CHICKEN
For the nectarine dressing

1 ripe nectarine, peeled,

stoned and roughly chopped
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 12 tbsp sherry vinegar
12 tsp coarse mustard
1 tsp honey
For the salad
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100g sourdough bread, torn

into bite-sized chunks
2 tbsp olive oil
100g wild rocket leaves
3 ripe nectarines, halved,
stoned and sliced
120g Stilton or other strong
blue cheese, crumbled

To make the dressing, pulse all the

ingredients together in a blender or
mini food processor with a tablespoon
of water, seasoning to taste. Use
straightaway or cover and chill for up to
2 days. Pre-heat the oven to 200C, gas
mark 6. Toss the sourdough bread with
oil and toast for about 8 minutes, turning

halfway, until golden and crisp at the

edges. A few minutes before assembling
the salad, spoon a third of the dressing
over the toasted bread and toss together.
Toss another third of the dressing with
the rocket, nectarines, blue cheese and
sourdough chunks. Dish out and drizzle
with the remaining dressing, to taste.

S P I C E D R ED S N A PPER WI TH A PRI COT, CH ILLI AND CH ARRED SWEETCORN SALSA (Serves 4)

SEPTEMBER SUPPERS SHOULD CELEBRATE LIGHT SUMMER EATING. THIS BRIGHT SALSA CAN ALSO BE
USED WITH BARBECUED HALLOUMI OR TO LIFT GRILLED CHICKEN, STEAK AND BURGERS
For the salsa

For the fish

2 cobs of sweetcorn
1 tbsp olive oil
3 apricots, stoned and diced
3cm-piece fresh ginger, peeled
and very finely chopped
1 red chilli, deseeded and
finely chopped
12 red onion, very finely sliced
Juice of 1 lime
Small handful coriander, chopped

2 tsp mild chilli powder

1 tsp ground cumin
12 tsp ground turmeric
Salt and pepper
4 large gurnard, bream or tilapia
fillets, scaled and pinboned (ask
your fishmonger to do this)
1 tbsp olive oil
To serve, basmati and wild rice
or quinoa, and lime wedges

Slice the kernels from the

sweetcorn cobs with a sharp knife.
Place a large frying pan over
a medium-high heat and add a
tablespoon of olive oil. Fry the
kernels, stirring occasionally, until
well-browned. Tip into a bowl and
leave to cool. To finish the salsa, stir
the remaining ingredients into the
cooled corn, seasoning to taste. To
make the spice mixture for the fish,
combine the chilli powder, cumin
and turmeric with a generous pinch
of salt and pepper. Lay the fish
fillets out on a board and dust with
the spice mixture, paying particular

attention to the skinless sides. Place

a large non-stick frying pan over a
medium heat and add the olive oil.
Cut a couple of slashes into the
skin side of each fillet, then lay them
in the hot pan, skin side down and
hold them in place with a spatula
to stop them curling up. Cook for
about 3 minutes, until golden, turn
over and cook for a minute more,
then turn off the heat and leave to
finish cooking in the residual heat
for a couple of minutes. Serve with
steamed basmati and wild rice,
quinoa or couscous, a lime wedge
and a generous serving of salsa. 

CH I C K E N A ND PI S TAC HI O TERRI N E WIT H PICKLED CH ERRIES (Serves 6-8)

THE CHERRIES ARE BEST MADE THREE DAYS AHEAD AND THE TERRINE A DAY OR TWO IN ADVANCE
For the sweet pickled cherries

75ml red wine vinegar

70g caster sugar
1 sprig fresh tarragon
Pinch of salt
200g cherries, halved and stoned
For the terrine

500ml fresh chicken stock

20g butter
2 banana shallots, finely chopped
1 small garlic clove, crushed
3 tsp fresh thyme
200g skinless, boneless chicken
thighs, trimmed and diced
300g chicken breasts, diced
200g pork mince
150g pistachio nuts
Handful chopped parsley leaves
1 tbsp tarragon, chopped
2 lemons, finely grated zest only
1 egg, lightly beaten
350g rindless, smoked streaky bacon
40g dried sour cherries

Pickle the cherries a few days ahead

of time, if possible, by bringing the
vinegar, sugar, tarragon sprig and
salt to the boil in a saucepan and
simmering for a minute or two.
Leave to cool for a few minutes,
then pour over the cherries in a
bowl and leave to cool completely.
The cherries are best left for 3 days
before eating and will keep, chilled,
for about a week more. For the
terrine, pre-heat the oven to 180C,
gas mark 4, then boil the chicken
stock in a saucepan to reduce the
volume by half. Set aside. In a
separate pan, melt the butter and
gently sweat the shallots for 10
minutes, stirring often until very
soft, but not coloured. Add the
garlic and 2 teaspoons of thyme
and cook for 5 minutes more.
Transfer to a bowl with the cooled
stock, the chicken thighs and
breasts, pork mince, pistachios,
parsley and remaining thyme,
tarragon, lemon zest, egg and
plenty of salt and pepper. Fold
together lightly to mix. Line the
terrine mould with 12 slightly

overlapping slices of bacon running

across the base; set aside 6 bacon
rashers to cover the top of the filled
terrine. Spoon half the mixture into
the terrine, pressing it down firmly.
Scatter with the dried cherries and
cover with the remaining terrine
mixture. Fold over any overhanging
bacon and cover the top with the
remaining bacon slices, parallel
with the long sides. Tuck in the
edges. Wrap the terrine mould in
three large foil sheets, leaving the
top exposed (wrapping should be
as waterproof as possible). Fill a
deep roasting tin with boiling water
to reach about 6cm up the sides.
Sit the terrine mould in the water
and bake in the centre of the
oven for 1 hour, or until firm when
pressed in the middle. Remove
from the water bath, cool, remove
the foil and cover the top with
cling-film. Weigh down with a
couple of unopened tins and chill
overnight. Turn the terrine out, slice
thickly and serve with the drained,
sweet pickled cherries, salad leaves
and rustic bread or toast.

PLU M , GINGER AND SPICE CH UT N E Y

(Makes 1.2 litres or three standard 400g jars)
ONCE THIS DELICATELY SPICED CHUTNEY HAS MATURED, IT
WILL BE AN INSTANT FAVOURITE IN ANY NUMBER OF SANDWICHES,
WITH CHEESE ON TOAST OR IN A PLOUGHMANS LUNCH

1 small cinnamon stick

12 star anise
1kg plums, stoned and diced
500g pears, cored and diced
250g shallots, finely chopped
Wrap the cinnamon and star anise
in a square of muslin and tie with
string. Put this in a large saucepan
with the remaining ingredients and
slowly bring to the boil. Reduce the
heat and let the mixture simmer,
stirring now and then to prevent
sticking, for about two and a half
hours, until thick and dark. When
the chutney is ready, a wooden
spoon dragged across the base
of the pan should leave a line that
remains unfilled for a few seconds.

400g light muscovado sugar

500ml red wine vinegar
200g prunes, roughly chopped
Thumb-sized piece fresh ginger,
peeled and chopped
Sterilise the jars and lids by running
them through the hot cycle of a
dishwasher or wash them with hot
soapy water, dry with a clean cloth
and place in a moderate oven for 10
minutes (in either case, its best to
fill the jars while they and the chutney
are still hot). Fill the jars to the top,
cover with circles of greaseproof
paper and attach the lids tightly.
Store in a cool, dark place for 2
months before eating. The sealed
chutney will last at least 6 months.

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PEAC H AND M U SCAT JELLIES (Serves 6)

THIS IS A SOFTLY SET, FRAGRANT JELLY WITH A MELTING TEXTURE. SHOULD YOU WANT TO SET THE JELLY IN A MOULD AND TURN
IT OUT, ADD AN EXTRA LEAF OF GELATINE TO MAKE IT FIRMER AND CHILL FOR AT LEAST 5 HOURS BEFORE DOING SO
600ml muscat wine (or other
floral dessert wine)
125g caster sugar
3 ripe but firm yellow peaches
6 leaves gelatine
Pouring cream, to serve
(optional)

Put the muscat, sugar and peaches

in a saucepan with 350ml water.
Bring to simmering point and
gently poach the peaches for 10
minutes. Remove them with a
slotted spoon and set aside to cool.
Slip the skins off and return these
to the poaching liquid to turn it a
peachy-pink. Keep the poaching
liquid barely simmering on a low
heat. Soak the gelatine leaves in
plenty of cool water for about 3

minutes, adding them one by

one to prevent sticking. Wring the
soft gelatine out and stir it into
the hot peach-poaching liquid to
dissolve completely. Strain through
a sieve into a jug and leave to cool
for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, halve,
stone and slice the peaches.
Divide the jelly mixture between
6 glasses or cups. Place the jellies
in the fridge for 20-30 minutes,
until the liquid is just beginning to

thicken and set, then push the

peach slices down into the glasses.
If the liquid has thickened just
enough, the peaches will be
suspended without breaking the
smooth jelly surface. If the peaches
float, chill the jellies for a few
minutes more, then push the
peaches in. Leave for at least 3
hours to set completely before
serving. Serve alone or with
pouring cream, if liked. 

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PLUM A N D M ACADAM IA FRIANDS (Makes 8)

FRIANDS ARE DELICATE FRENCH CAKES, LEAVENED WITH WHIPPED EGG. YOU CAN EASILY BUY FLEXIBLE
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EATEN ON THE DAY OF MAKING, BUT THEY FREEZE WELL FOR UP TO THREE MONTHS
75g butter, melted and
cooled slightly, plus extra
melted butter to grease
the moulds if they are
not silicone
100g macadamias
140g icing sugar, sifted
60g plain flour, sifted
3 large egg whites

Pinch salt
12 tsp vanilla extract
2 plums, cheeks cut off
and finely sliced, the
remaining flesh around
the stone diced
2 tbsp plum or apricot jam,
to glaze

Pre-heat the oven to 200C, gas mark

6. Unless your friand or muffin moulds
are silicone, brush them lightly with
melted butter. Roughly chop 25g of the
macadamia nuts and set aside. Put the
remaining 75g macadamia nuts in the
small bowl of a food processor with 2
tbsp icing sugar (this helps to prevent
the nuts turning oily) and pulse until
finely ground. Tip into a mixing bowl
and stir in the remaining icing sugar and
the flour. In a separate clean bowl, whisk
the egg whites and salt together until
they form stiff peaks. Fold into the

macadamia mixture using a large, metal

spoon, with the vanilla extract, diced
plums and melted butter. Dont
over-fold; keep the batter light and airy.
Divide the batter between the friand
or muffin moulds and top with a few
slices of plum and a sprinkle of the
reserved macadamia nuts. Bake for
20-25 minutes until golden and risen.
Cool in the moulds for 5 minutes before
turning out on to a wire rack. Warm the
jam in a small pan to melt it slightly.
Brush the tops of the warm cakes with
the jam and leave to cool completely. 

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Alessi, 020 7518 9091,

alessi.co.uk.
Andrew Martin, 020 7225
5100, andrewmartin.co.uk.
Anthropologie, 020 7870
4821, anthropologie.eu.
Appley Hoare Antiques,
07901 675050,
appleyhoare.com.
Aram, 020 7557 7557,
aram.co.uk.
Asos, asos.com.

Baker, 020 7823 3612,

bakerfurniture.com.
Beldi Rugs, 07980 557318,
beldirugs.com.
Ben Pentreath, 020 7430
2526, benpentreath.com.
Birgit Israel, 020 7376 7255,
birgitisrael.com.
Bloomingville, 0045 9626
4645, bloomingville.com.
Bloomsbury & Co,
0845 270 2677,
bloomsburystore.com.
Bohemia, 0131 555 2485,
bohemiadesign.co.uk.
Bombus, 01227 751615,
bombus.co.uk.
Brian Yates, 01524 35035,
brian-yates.co.uk.
Bright Green, 01295
750077, brightgreen.co.uk.
Bronzino, 020 7370 4344,
bronzino.co.uk.
Brora, 0845 659 9944,
brora.co.uk.
Bryonie Porter, 07939
522767, bryonieporter.com.

The Cambridge
Satchel Company,
01223 833050,
cambridgesatchel.com.
Catchpole & Rye,
01233 840840,
catchpoleandrye.com.
C Best, 020 7720 2306,
cbest.co.uk.
The Chelsea Gardener,
020 7352 5656,
chelseagardener.com.

Chelsea Textiles, 020 7584

5544, chelseatextiles.com.
Christopher Farr, 020 7349
0888, christopherfarr.com.
Clifton Nurseries,
020 7289 6851, clifton.co.uk.
Clock House Furniture,
01620 842870,
clockhouse-furniture.co.uk.
The Cloth Shop, 020 8968
6001, theclothshop.net.
Cole & Son, 020 7376 4628,
cole-and-son.com.
Colefax and Fowler,
020 7244 7427, colefax.com.
Cologne & Cotton,
0845 262 2212,
cologneandcotton.com.
The Conran Shop, 0844
848 4000, conranshop.co.uk.
Copley, 01969 623410,
copleydecor.co.uk.
Cover Up Designs,
01635 297981,
coverupdesigns.co.uk.
Craig & Rose, 01383 740011,
craigandrose.com.
Crucial Trading, 01562
743747, crucial-trading.com.
CTO Lighting, 020 7686
8700, cto-lighting.co.uk.

Darkroom,
020 7831 7244,
darkroomlondon.com.
David Mellor, 020 7730
4259, davidmellordesign.com.
Deacon & Sandys,
01580 243331,
deaconandsandys.co.uk.
Decorus, 020 7349 9777,
decorusfurniture.co.uk.
Designers Guild, 020 7351
5775, designersguild.com.
The Dining Chair
Company, 020 7259 0422,
diningchair.co.uk.
Divertimenti, 0870 129
5026, divertimenti.co.uk.

Earthborn,
01928 734171,
earthbornpaints.co.uk.

Muted shades and

striking geometrics,
page 52.

Ellie Ellie, ellieellie.co.uk.

The English Panelling
Company, 01453 731305,
theenglishpanelling
company.co.uk.
Evitavonni, 0800 130 3180,
evitavonnilondon.com.

Farrow & Ball,

01202 876141,
farrow-ball.com.
Fermoie, 01672 513723,
fermoie.com.
Fez, 020 8964 5573.
Finepanel, 01892 254900,
finepanel.co.uk.
Fiona McDonald, 020 7731
3234, fionamcdonald.com.
Fired Earth, 01295 814396,
firedearth.com.

Folklore, 020 7354 9333,

shopfolklore.com.
Fox Linton, 020 7368 7700,
foxlinton.com.
French Connection,
0844 557 3285,
frenchconnection.com.
The French House,
020 7371 7573,
thefrenchhouse.co.uk.
Fritz Fryer, 01989 567416,
fritzfryer.co.uk.

Garden Trading,
0845 608 4448,
gardentrading.co.uk.
George Smith, 020 7384
1004, georgesmith.co.uk.
Go Modern, 020 7731 9540,
gomodern.co.uk.

GP&J Baker, 020 7351 7760,

gpjbaker.com.
Grace & Favour Home,
07739 309933,
graceandfavourhome.com.
Graham and Green,
0845 130 6622,
grahamandgreen.co.uk.
The Great English
Outdoors, 01497 821205,
greatenglish.co.uk.
Grey Bear, 01423 865174,
greybearvintagegifts.co.uk.
Guinevere, 020 7736 2917,
guinevere.co.uk.

Habitat, 0844 499

4686, habitat.co.uk.
Hallidays, 01865 340028,
hallidays.com. 
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British Columbia,
page 130.

The Hambledon, 01962

890055, thehambledon.com.
Harlequin, 0845 123 6815,
harlequin.uk.com.
Heals, 0870 024 0780,
heals.co.uk.
Hetherington Newman,
01565 651595,
handdesign.co.uk.
Homebase, 0845 077 8888,
homebase.co.uk.
House of Fraser, 0845 602
1073, houseoffraser.co.uk.

Unique and Unity,

0845 605 9699,
uniqueandunity.co.uk.

Viaduct, 020 7278

8456, viaduct.co.uk.
Victoria Luxury Flooring,
01562 749300,
victorialuxuryflooring.com.
Virginia White, 020 7226
1344, virginiawhite.co.uk.
Volga Linen, 0844 499 1609,
volgalinen.co.uk.

I&JL Brown,
01432 851991,
brownantiques.com.
Idyll Home, 01630695779,
idyllhome.co.uk.
Ikea, 0845 358 3363,
ikea.com/gb.
India Jane, 020 8799 7166,
indiajane.com.

Jacksons, 020 7792

JThe
8336, thejacksons.co.uk.

Jago Designs, 01494

462023, jagodesigns.co.uk.
Jali, 01227 833333, jali.co.uk.
James Hare, 0113 243 1204,
james-hare.com.
Jim Lawrence, 01473
826685, jim-lawrence.co.uk.
Jim Thompson,
jimthompson.com.
John Lewis, 0845 604 9049,
johnlewis.com.
Just Globes, 01536 264611,
justglobes.co.uk.

K
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Knots Rugs, 020 7471

4707, knotsrugs.co.uk.

Labour and Wait,

020 7729 6253,
labourandwait.co.uk.
Larusi, 020 7428 0256,
larusi.com.
Lelivre, 020 7352 4798,
lelievre.eu.
The Letter Room, 01264
326339, theletteroom.com.
Lewis & Wood, 01453
878517, lewisandwood.co.uk.
Ligne Roset, 020 7323 1248,
ligne-roset.co.uk.
The Linen Works, 020 7819
7620, thelinenworks.com.
Little Greene, 0845 880
5855, littlegreene.com.
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Toys R Us, toysrus.co.uk.

Trowbridge Gallery,
01892 667600,
trowbridgegallery.com.

Lizzo, 020 7823 3456,

lizzo.net.

Plmo, 0844 557 3590,

plumo.com.

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Maison Artefact,
020 7381 2500,
maisonartefact.com.
Mandarin Stone, 01600
715444, mandarinstone.com.
Mark Alexander, 01623
750005, markalexander.com.
The Merchant Chandler,
themerchantchandler.co.uk.
Moooi, 020 8962 5691,
moooi.com.
Moroccan Decor,
01442 822933,
moroccandecor.co.uk.

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020 7730 8623,
nicholashaslam.com.
Nobilis, 020 8767 0774,
nobilis.fr.
Nm Living, 020 7515 4422,
nomliving.com.

Oakleaf, 01535
663274, oakleaf.co.uk.
Oka, 0844 815 7380,
okadirect.com.
Osborne & Little, 020 7352
1456, osborneandlittle.com.

The Peanut Vendor,

020 7226 5727,
thepeanutvendor.co.uk.

Quick-Step,
quick-step.co.uk.

Ralph Lauren Home,

020 7535 4600,
ralphlaurenhome.com.
Re, 01434 634567,
re-foundobjects.com.
Richard Taylor Designs,
020 7351 2567,
richardtaylordesigns.co.uk.
Robert Allen, 01494 474741,
robertallendesign.com.
Rockett St George,
01444 253391,
rockettstgeorge.co.uk.
Roger Oates, 01531 632718,
rogeroates.com.
Romo, 01623 750005,
romo.com.
The Rug Company,
020 7908 9990,
therugcompany.com.

Shan Annabelle Valla,

07966 240175,
shanvalla.co.uk.
Skandium, 020 7584 2066,
skandium.com.
Soane, 020 7730 6400,
soane.co.uk.
Sofa.com, 0845 400 2222,
sofa.com.

Stanfords, 020 7836 1321,

stanfords.co.uk.
Stark Carpet, 020 7352
6001, starkcarpet.co.uk.
The Stencil Library, 01661
844844, stencil-library.com.
Suki Cheema, 020 3560
6299, sukicheema.com.
Symm, 01865 254900,
symm.co.uk.

Tade, 0033 4 94
62 19 41, tade.fr.
Theo, 020 7739 7237,
theo-theo.com.
Thibaut, 020 7351 6496,
thibautdesign.com.
Thompsons Galleries,
020 7935 3595,
thompsonsgallery.co.uk.
Tissus dHlne, 020 7352
9977, tissusdhelene.co.uk.
Toast, 0844 557 5200,
toast.co.uk.

The Wall
Panelling Experts,
01706 260070,
panelmaster.co.uk.
Waterstones, 0845 217
2920, waterstones.com.
Watts, 020 7376 4486,
watts1874.co.uk.
Wavywallpanels.com,
01403 888060,
wavywallpanels.com.
Wemyss Houls, 01382
908300, houles.com.
The White Company,
0844 736 4222,
thewhitecompany.com.
Wild & Wolf, 01225 789909,
wildandwolf.com.
William Yeoward, 020 7349
7828, williamyeoward.com.
Willow & Stone, 01326
311388, willowandstone.co.uk.
WorkHouse, 020 7247 1815,
workhousecollection.co.uk.

Zara Home, 0800 026

0091, zarahome.com.
Zoffany, 0844 543 4748,
zoffany.com. 

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Puerto Madero in Buenos Aires, Faena Hotel is
every bit as eclectic and design-conscious as its
surrounding neighbourhood. Owned by former
fashion designer Alan Faena and with interiors
overseen by Philippe Starck, its rooms feature
a Modernist take on classic styles. Traditional

Chesterfield sofas, ornate mahogany coffee

tables and moody wall coverings are given a
new lease of life with a sumptuous red and gold
colour scheme, while irreverent artwork adds
a contemporary touch. Just like its interiors,
Faena thrives on drama the citys most famous
performance group, Rojo Tango, can be seen here

nightly, while a lively pool bar, bistro and wine

cellar are convivial hubs. Theres also plenty of
room to relax, with a spa and hammam providing
an ideal hideaway. The beating heart of this
newly regenerated district, the hotel boldly
embraces colour, culture and the arts, much
like the thriving city to which it belongs. 

TAKE IT HOME Ideas for recreating the moody glamour of Faena Hotels Presidential Suite
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Cross throw
in Silver,
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Vase coral ten tulips in White, H35xW20xD25cm,
166, Pols Potten at I Am Artist/Designer,
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Gatsby lamp in
Turquoise, H65cm,
348, Roche Bobois,
020 7317 8829,
roche-bobois.com.
Grande Dame in Lush Red,
H75xW220xD98cm, from 2,699, Sofa
Workshop, 0844 249 9161, sofaworkshop.com.

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